Bread Pakora Recipe
If there’s one street food that instantly reminds every Indian of rainy afternoons and hot masala chai, it’s Bread Pakora. This golden, crispy delight is stuffed with spicy potato filling, dipped in gram flour (besan) batter, and deep-fried to perfection. Aloo stuffed bread pakora is not just food – it’s nostalgia served on a plate. Try out this Spicy Bread Pakora with Besan Batter.
Servings: 6
Calories: 295kcal
Ingredients
- 12 small potatoes
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves
For Besan Batter
- 2 cups besan
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ - 2 cups water
- 12 bread slices
- 12 tsp green chutney
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- For this street food recipe, firstly pressure cook the potatoes on high for 2–3 whistles.
- Once the pressure releases, check if they are fork-tender.
- Allow them to cool, then peel and mash them.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a mixing bowl.
- Add salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, chaat masala, and fresh coriander leaves.
- Mix everything well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- In another bowl, add gram flour (besan), a pinch of salt, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder.
- Gradually add water and whisk to form a smooth batter. The consistency should be medium – not too thick, not too runny.
- Take 4 bread slices. Spread green chutney on them.
- On two slices, spread the aloo mixture evenly.
- Place the remaining two on top, chutney-side down, and press gently.
- Cut the sandwich diagonally into triangles, or keep whole if preferred.
- Prepare the rest of the bread slices in the same way.
- Heat oil in a deep kadai or pan.
- Dip each stuffed bread piece into the batter, ensuring it is coated evenly on all sides.
- Carefully slide it into the hot oil and fry on medium flame until one side turns golden brown.
- Flip gently and fry the other side until crisp and golden.
- Remove and place on a kitchen paper towel to absorb excess oil.
- Cut each whole bread pakora diagonally into 2 triangles in case you've not done so before.
- Enjoy hot Street-Style Aloo Stuffed Bread Pakoras with green chutney, tamarind chutney, or ketchup – and of course, a steaming cup of chai.