Gluten-Free Bread Pakoda

Crispy, golden, and delightfully spiced, Gluten-Free Bread Pakoda is your perfect teatime snack reimagined for a gluten-free lifestyle! This Indian street food favorite features soft slices of gluten-free sandwich bread dipped in a flavorful batter made from chickpea flour and rice flour, infused with aromatic spices like carom seeds, cumin, and turmeric. The addition of green chili and fresh coriander leaves adds a zing of freshness to every bite. Deep-fried to perfection, these fritters are irresistibly crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for satisfying cravings while keeping it gluten-free. Serve these pakodas hot with mint chutney or tamarind sauce for a comforting snack or appetizer that will have everyone reaching for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 slices Gluten-free sandwich bread
• 1 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
• 0.25 cup Rice flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Water
• 1 unit Green chili, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves, chopped
• 2 cups Oil for frying

Directions

Step 1

Cut the gluten-free bread slices into halves or quarters based on your preference and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, add chickpea flour, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, carom seeds, cumin seeds, and salt.

Step 3

Gradually add water to the dry ingredients and mix well until a smooth and thick batter forms. Ensure there are no lumps.

Step 4

Add chopped green chili, coriander leaves, and baking soda to the batter. Mix well to incorporate.

Step 5

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Step 6

Dip each bread piece into the batter, thoroughly coating it on all sides.

Step 7

Carefully place the coated bread pieces into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Step 8

Fry the pakodas until they are golden brown and crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 9

Using a slotted spoon, remove the pakodas from the oil and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Step 10

Serve hot with mint chutney or tamarind sauce as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1167.5 grams (1167.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5506

Total Fat 499.00g	640%
Saturated Fat 72.70g	364%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3967mg	172%
Total Carbohydrate 268.70g	98%
Dietary Fiber 24.00g	86%
Total Sugars 30.40g
Protein 48.10g	96%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 271mg	21%
Iron 12mg	69%
Potassium 1444mg	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: 78.0%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 18.7%