Bread Pakoda – Indian Street Food Style

Step 1: Prepare the Potato Masala Filling

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add chopped onion, green chillies, and ginger. Sauté until the onions become translucent. Add turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Sauté for a minute. Add the boiled potatoes and mash them well in the pan, mixing with the spices. Add chaat masala and chopped coriander leaves, mix well, and keep the filling aside to cool.

Step 2: Assemble the Sandwiches

Take two slices of bread. Spread a generous amount of the prepared potato filling evenly on one slice. Cover it with the second slice and press gently. Using a sharp knife, cut the sandwich diagonally into two triangles. Repeat for the remaining bread slices and filling.

Step 3: Prepare the Batter

In a large bowl, combine the besan (gram flour), chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, and carom seeds (ajwain). Gradually add water while whisking continuously to form a smooth, lump-free batter. The batter should have a medium consistency, thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Finally, add a pinch of baking soda and mix it in.

Step 4: Coat the Sandwiches in Batter

Gently dip one sandwich triangle into the prepared batter. Ensure it is coated evenly on all sides. Lift it out and let any excess batter drip back into the bowl.

Step 5: Deep Fry the Bread Pakoras

Heat oil for deep frying in a kadai or deep pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully slide the batter-coated sandwich into the oil. Fry, turning occasionally, until it becomes golden brown and crispy on both sides. You can pour some hot oil over the top while it's frying to help it puff up.

Step 6: Serve Hot

Once fried, remove the bread pakora from the oil using a slotted spoon and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve immediately with tomato ketchup or green chutney.

• Use a whisk to make the batter to avoid lumps.

• Do not add too much water to the batter at once, or it will become too thin.

• Serve the bread pakoras hot for the best taste and crispy texture.

• Mashing the potatoes directly in the pan with the masala helps them absorb the flavors better.

• You can substitute baking soda with a pinch of baking powder.

• Chaat masala is optional but adds a tangy and savory flavor to the filling.