Bread pakora or bread pakoda is a popular North Indian dish made with bread slices stuffed with a potato mix and dipped in a besan batter. This recipe includes a flavorful stuffing for a delicious snack.

Ingredients
For the Stuffing
- 6pieceBread slices
- 3piecePotato
- 5tspTomato ketchup
- 1pieceOnion
- 2pieceGreen chilli
- 1tspChopped Ginger
- 1/2tspFennel seeds
- 1/4tspTurmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 1tbspCoriander leaves
- 1sprigCurry leaves
- 2tbspOil
For the Batter
- 1cupBesan flour
- 1tbspRice flour
- 1tspSesame seeds
- 1/4tspAsafoetida powder
- 1tspChilli powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2cupWater
For Frying
- Oil for frying
How to make Bread Pakora / Bread Pakoda
Prepare the Stuffing
Cook the potatoes and mash them. Set aside.
Heat a pan and add oil, then add fennel seeds.
Add ginger and green chilli, sauté for a few seconds.
Add chopped onion and sauté until it becomes transparent.
Add curry leaves, turmeric powder, and salt along with 1/4 cup hot water.
Let it boil until the water is completely reduced.
Add mashed potatoes and mix well for 1 minute.
Add coriander leaves and turn off the flame. Set aside.
Assemble the Bread Pakora
Take one slice of bread, spread tomato ketchup, then spread potato masala on one bread slice.
Cover with another slice of bread with tomato ketchup.
Press the slices well to hold the filling properly.
Cut it diagonally. Repeat for all bread slices.
Prepare the Batter
In a bowl, mix besan, rice flour, asafoetida, sesame seeds, chilli powder, and salt.
Gradually add water to make a lump-free, smooth batter with flowing consistency.
Fry the Bread Pakora
Heat oil in a pan.
Dip the stuffed bread in the batter.
When the oil becomes hot, add the dipped bread.
Deep fry until light brown in color.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the batter is smooth and coats the spoon to check consistency.
Press the bread slices firmly to prevent the filling from spilling out during frying.
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