Bread Pakoda - Quick & Crispy

Step 1: Prepare vegetables

Roughly chop the 2 onions, 3-4 green chilies, and a bunch of coriander (including stems) using a chopper until finely minced.

Step 2: Prepare bread

Cut 8 slices of bread into small, rough pieces using scissors or by tearing them by hand. Place them in a mixing bowl.

Step 3: Combine ingredients

Add the finely chopped onions, green chilies, and coriander to the bowl with the bread pieces.

Step 4: Add spices and paste

To the mixture, add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp salt (or to taste), 1 tbsp coriander powder, 1 tsp chili flakes (or to taste), 1 tsp chaat masala, and 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste.

Step 5: Mix and bind the mixture

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly by hand, pressing and mashing them together. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water, as needed, to help bind the mixture until it forms a cohesive dough-like consistency that can be shaped into balls.

Step 6: Incorporate cheese

Grate approximately 50g of mozzarella cheese into the mixture and mix it in well until evenly distributed.

Step 7: Heat oil for frying

Place a pan on the stove and add oil for deep frying. Heat the oil over medium heat; ensure it is not excessively hot.

Step 8: Fry the pakoras

Form small, round pakoras from the mixture and carefully drop them into the medium-hot oil. Fry them in batches until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides. Once fried, remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Step 9: Serve hot

Serve the crispy bread pakoras hot with green chutney and ketchup.

• Use a chopper for quick and fine chopping of vegetables.

• Adjust the quantity of green chilies and chili flakes according to your spice preference.

• Fry the pakoras on medium heat to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy on the outside.

• Add other finely chopped vegetables like capsicum, carrots, or corn for added flavor and nutrition.

• Experiment with different types of cheese, such as cheddar or a cheese blend, for a varied taste.