Bread Pakora

Crispy, golden, and packed with bold Indian flavors, Bread Pakora is the ultimate comfort snack that’s perfect for any time of the day. This easy-to-make recipe transforms humble bread slices into a mouthwatering indulgence with a spiced chickpea flour (besan) batter seasoned with red chili, turmeric, and garam masala. Enhanced with aromatic carom seeds and fresh coriander, each bread triangle is dipped, fried to perfection, and served piping hot. Ideal for a rainy day or as a tea-time treat, this beloved street food pairs wonderfully with tangy chutney or ketchup. Ready in just 35 minutes, Bread Pakora offers a delightful blend of textures—crispy on the outside and hearty on the inside—that will have you coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces bread slices
• 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 1 piece green chili
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
• 2 cups oil

Directions

Step 1

Cut each bread slice into two triangles and set aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, add chickpea flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, carom seeds, and salt. Mix well.

Step 3

Finely chop the green chili and coriander leaves. Add them to the flour mixture.

Step 4

Gradually add water to the flour mixture, whisking continuously to form a smooth batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Step 5

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Carefully slide the coated bread into the hot oil. Fry a few pieces at a time, avoiding overcrowding the pan.

Step 8

Fry the bread pakoras until golden brown on both sides, turning them occasionally for even cooking. This should take about 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 9

Remove the fried pakoras using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 10

Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1004 grams (1004.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5054

Total Fat 464.60g	596%
Saturated Fat 31.60g	158%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2967mg	129%
Total Carbohydrate 189.40g	69%
Dietary Fiber 23.00g	82%
Total Sugars 29.40g
Protein 51.30g	103%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 401mg	31%
Iron 15mg	86%
Potassium 1456mg	31%

*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: 81.3%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 14.7%