Bread Pakoda

Crispy, golden, and utterly satisfying, Bread Pakoda is a beloved Indian street food snack that brings comfort with every bite. This recipe transforms simple ingredients like bread slices, spiced mashed potatoes, and a chickpea flour batter into a deep-fried delight bursting with bold flavors. The filling, seasoned with aromatic spices such as turmeric, red chili powder, and chaat masala, lends a tangy, zesty kick, while a delicate touch of coriander and green chilies adds freshness and heat. Coated in a perfectly thick besan batter and fried to crunchy perfection, these stuffed bread triangles are irresistibly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Quick and easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, Bread Pakoda makes the ideal tea-time snack or appetizer. Pair it with your favorite chutney or a dollop of ketchup for a crowd-pleasing treat that's sure to delight. Perfect for fans of Indian snacks and fried comfort food, this Bread Pakoda recipe is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Bread slices
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 2 pieces Green chilies
• 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves
• 1 inch piece Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Besan (chickpea flour)
• 0.75 cup Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
• 500 ml Oil for frying

Directions

Step 1

Boil the potatoes until they are soft. Peel and mash them in a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the green chilies and coriander leaves. Peel and grate the ginger.

Step 3

Add chopped green chilies, coriander leaves, grated ginger, cumin seeds, chaat masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and half a teaspoon of salt to the mashed potatoes. Mix well to create the filling.

Step 4

Cut each bread slice diagonally to form triangular halves.

Step 5

Place a spoonful of the potato filling between two triangular bread pieces, pressing them gently to form a sandwich. Repeat this for all slices.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, mix besan, the remaining salt, and baking soda.

Step 7

Gradually add water to the besan mixture, stirring constantly, until it forms a smooth, thick batter.

Step 8

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Step 9

Dip each stuffed bread sandwich into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.

Step 10

Carefully place the coated sandwich into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, turning occasionally.

Step 11

Remove fried pakodas with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels.

Step 12

Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1435.6 grams (1435.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5624

Total Fat 515.20g	661%
Saturated Fat 73.60g	368%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3938mg	171%
Total Carbohydrate 249.20g	91%
Dietary Fiber 29.70g	106%
Total Sugars 30.00g
Protein 55.50g	111%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 417mg	32%
Iron 20mg	109%
Potassium 3697mg	79%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.2%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 17.0%