Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Heat Oil for Masala

   Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a wide pan and heat it.

2. 2.Sauté Onions

   Add 1 finely chopped medium-sized onion to the hot oil and sauté until it becomes translucent.

3. 3.Add Green Chilies and Ginger

   Add 2 finely chopped green chilies and 1 teaspoon of finely chopped ginger to the pan. Sauté these ingredients with the onions until fragrant.

4. 4.Add Dry Spices

   Keeping the flame on low, add 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of Kashmiri red chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the pan. Mix everything well until the spices are fragrant.

5. 5.Add and Mash Potatoes

   Add 4 large boiled and peeled potatoes to the pan. Mash the potatoes directly in the pan, mixing them thoroughly with the onion and spice masala.

6. 6.Add Chaat Masala and Coriander

   Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of chaat masala powder (optional) and a nice handful of chopped coriander leaves to the potato mixture. Give it a quick final mix.

7. 7.Prepare Bread Sandwiches

   Take two bread slices. Spread a generous and even layer of the prepared potato filling on one slice. Place the second bread slice on top and gently press to form a sandwich.

8. 8.Cut Sandwiches

   Cut the sandwich diagonally into two triangular pieces. Repeat the process for all bread slices and potato filling, then set them aside.

9. 9.Prepare Batter (Dry Ingredients)

   In a large bowl, add 1 cup (250ml) of besan (gram flour). To this, add 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of carom seeds (ajwain). Mix the dry ingredients well.

10. 10.Mix Batter (Wet Ingredients)

    Gradually pour water, a little at a time, into the dry ingredients while whisking continuously. Continue whisking until you achieve a smooth batter with a nice, thick consistency, free of lumps. Add a pinch (approx. 1/4 tsp) of baking soda (or baking powder) and mix well.

11. 11.Coat Bread in Batter

    Gently drop a prepared bread sandwich piece into the batter. Ensure it is fully coated on all sides. Carefully remove it, allowing any excess batter to drip off.

12. 12.Deep Fry Bread Pakora

    Heat enough oil for deep frying in a wide kadai. Once the oil is hot, gently drop the coated bread sandwich into the hot oil. It should instantly float. Pour a little hot oil over the top of the pakora. Once one side is golden brown, gently flip it to the other side to cook evenly.

13. 13.Remove and Serve

    Once the bread pakora is cooked to a golden brown on both sides, remove it from the oil and place it on a plate. Serve hot with ketchup or your preferred dip.