{"id":"2d3d92e8-1d6c-433f-8eaf-11b2f536168e","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/2d3d92e8-1d6c-433f-8eaf-11b2f536168e","source_url":"https://www.whiskaffair.com/bread-pakora-recipe/","title":"Bread Pakora Recipe","description":"Bread Pakoda is a very famous Indian tea time snack and breakfast recipe and is quite easy to make","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT20M","image_url":"https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DSC4523.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tablespoon oil","item":"oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon cumin seeds","item":"cumin seeds","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons finely chopped green chilies","item":"finely chopped green chilies","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon grated ginger","item":"grated ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon turmeric powder","item":"turmeric powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder","item":"Kashmiri red chili powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 medium boiled potatoes","item":"medium boiled potatoes","quantity":3},{"text":"1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)","item":"salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or to taste"},{"text":"½ teaspoon garam masala","item":"garam masala","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon dry mango powder (amchoor)","item":"dry mango powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"amchoor"},{"text":"2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander)","item":"chopped cilantro","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"fresh coriander"},{"text":"1 cup besan (chickpea flour)","item":"besan","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chickpea flour"},{"text":"2 tablespoons rice flour","item":"rice flour","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)","item":"carom seeds","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"ajwain"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon turmeric powder","item":"turmeric powder","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon asafetida (hing)","item":"asafetida","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"hing"},{"text":"⅕ teaspoon baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":0.2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons lime juice","item":"lime juice","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon finely chopped green chilies","item":"finely chopped green chilies","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (fresh coriander)","item":"chopped cilantro","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"fresh coriander"},{"text":"1 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"8 bread slices","item":"bread slices","quantity":8},{"text":"3 cups neutral oil (for frying)","item":"neutral oil","quantity":3,"unit":"cup","preparation":"for frying"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.","section":"Make The Filling"},{"number":2,"text":"Toss in the chopped green chilies and grated ginger and cook for 20 seconds.","section":"Make The Filling"},{"number":3,"text":"Add turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, and the mashed potatoes. Mix well.","section":"Make The Filling"},{"number":4,"text":"Sprinkle salt, garam masala, amchur, and chopped cilantro. Stir for one minute. Turn off the heat and let the filling cool.","section":"Make The Filling"},{"number":5,"text":"In a mixing bowl, whisk together besan, rice flour, carom seeds, turmeric, hing, baking soda, lime juice, green chilies, cilantro, and salt.","section":"Prepare The Batter"},{"number":6,"text":"Slowly pour in water while whisking. Aim for a lump-free batter that coats the back of a spoon but still drips off. Think pancake batter, not paste. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes. This step makes the coating crispier.","section":"Prepare The Batter"},{"number":7,"text":"Trim the crusts off the bread slices if you like (optional, but classic).","section":"Stuff The Bread"},{"number":8,"text":"Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the potato filling on one slice. Press lightly. Top with a second slice. Press the edges to seal. Cut diagonally into two triangles. Repeat for all slices. You should have 8 stuffed triangles.","section":"Stuff The Bread"},{"number":9,"text":"Pour oil into a deep pan or kadai. You want enough oil so the pakoras float freely without touching the bottom, about 2 inches deep. Heat over medium flame. To test the temperature, drop a tiny bit of batter into the oil. It should rise to the surface within 3 to 4 seconds without browning instantly. That is the sweet spot.","section":"Heat The Oil"},{"number":10,"text":"Hold a stuffed triangle by one corner. Dip it fully into the batter. Let the excess drip off for a second.","section":"Dip And Fry"},{"number":11,"text":"Slide it gently into the hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 pieces at a time. Do not overcrowd the pan.","section":"Dip And Fry"},{"number":12,"text":"Fry on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning once, until deep golden brown and crisp. Lift with a slotted spoon. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels. Serve hot.","section":"Dip And Fry"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T12:35:27.218331+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T12:35:27.218331+00:00"}