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Punjab · Snack

Bread Pakora

Traditional 30. Bread Pakora recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 8 bread slices (white or whole wheat)
• 1 cup besan (gram flour)
• ¼ cup rice flour
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ginger, minced
• ½ tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
• 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup water
• Oil for deep frying
• Chaat masala for garnish

👩‍🍳 How to make Bread Pakora

1. Prepare bread (3 mins): Cut bread slices diagonally into triangles (2 pieces per slice = 16 pieces). Let air-dry slightly (1 min)—reduces sogginess.
2. Make batter (3 mins): Mix besan, rice flour, salt, ginger, ajwain, green chilies, coriander, onion, spices. Add water gradually until thick, coating consistency.
3. Coat bread (3 mins): Dip each bread triangle into batter, coat completely on both sides. Place on tray immediately.
4. Heat oil (1 min): Oil 350°F (175°C). Test with batter.
5. Fry pakoras (8 mins, medium-high heat): Place coated bread into oil (batches of 6-8). Fry 6-8 mins, turning every 1-2 mins. Bread should be golden-brown, crispy throughout, not oil-soaked. Transfer to paper towels immediately (bread absorbs oil quickly).
6. Serve immediately (1 min): Sprinkle chaat masala while very hot—best when served immediately, warm.

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