High Protein Bread Pakora

Elevate your snack game with this irresistible High Protein Bread Pakora, a healthier twist on the classic Indian street food! Packed with protein from cooked chickpeas and chickpea flour, this crispy, golden delight is perfect for guilt-free indulgence. Whole wheat bread slices are stuffed with a flavorful chickpea filling—a zesty blend of onions, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, and warming spices like garam masala and turmeric—before being coated in a smooth, savory chickpea batter and fried to perfection. Each bite bursts with bold, aromatic flavors and satisfying crunch. Perfect as an appetizer, tea-time snack, or party favorite, these bread pakoras pair wonderfully with green chutney or tangy tamarind sauce. Quick to prepare in just under an hour, this protein-packed recipe is a must-try for food lovers seeking a healthy and delicious option.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 Whole wheat bread slices
• 1 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
• 1 cup Cooked chickpeas
• 0.5 cup Chopped onion
• 2 Chopped green chilies
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cups Olive oil or vegetable oil for deep frying

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the chickpea filling. In a medium bowl, mash the cooked chickpeas using a fork or potato masher until slightly chunky.

Step 2

To the mashed chickpeas, add chopped onion, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, chopped cilantro, red chili powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, salt, and lemon juice. Mix everything well and set aside.

Step 3

Cut each whole wheat bread slice into two triangles.

Step 4

For the batter, in a separate mixing bowl, combine the chickpea flour, salt, and water. Whisk until you have a smooth, thick batter without lumps.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil or vegetable oil for deep frying in a deep-frying pan over medium heat.

Step 6

Take a bread triangle, spread a generous portion of the chickpea filling on one side, and cover it with another bread triangle to form a sandwich.

Step 7

Dip the bread sandwich into the chickpea batter, making sure it is coated evenly on all sides.

Step 8

Carefully place the batter-coated sandwich into the hot oil. Fry until the bread pakora is golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Adjust the heat as necessary to avoid burning.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Continue the process with the remaining bread slices and filling.

Step 11

Serve the high protein bread pakoras hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1587.5 grams (1587.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5939

Total Fat 524.10g	672%
Saturated Fat 73.80g	369%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3567mg	155%
Total Carbohydrate 253.40g	92%
Dietary Fiber 51.70g	185%
Total Sugars 49.20g
Protein 83.20g	166%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 622mg	48%
Iron 29mg	159%
Potassium 3224mg	69%

*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: 77.8%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 16.7%