Bread Pakoras- Another nostalgic one that brings back all memories from my college and hostel days.Though its deep fried in oil but once in a while I think that's acceptable,right?? This is a very filling snack for kids.I usually make it get over the left over bread slices.This is a very popular snack in India and the only modification I have done is the addition of cilantro leaves.Enjoy this snack on a rainy day with a cup of tea,you gonna definitely ask for more :-)
Ingredients
bread 4 slices
oil to fry
For batter
gram flour (besan)1 cup
rice flour 1 tbsp (to give crispy texture)
cumin seeds 1 tsp
asafoetida a pinch
cilantro 1/4 cup chopped
green chillies 2 fine chopped
salt as required
water 1/2-3/4 cup
Method
-Make a batter using the ingredients listed under batter and keep aside.(The batter should be of dosa or pancake consistency).
-Remove the crust from all sides of bread.Cut the bread slice into 3 parts.
-Heat oil in a kadai and check whether the oil is hot by dropping a bit of batter,if it sizzles up its done.
-Dip each bread slice into the batter and slowly spoon into the boiling oil.
-Flip the other side and fry till its done.(Turn occasionally and fry till its golden brown)
-Serve with green chutney/ tamarind chutney/ tomato ketchup !!
Servings ~12bites
NOTES-
* You can use your preferred bread,I have used whole wheat& honey bread.
* Don't over heat the oil otherwise the pakoras may not cook well.Cook on medium heat.
* You can replace cilantro with fenugreek leaves or spinach leaves.
Sending this to Cooking with love Aunt
Ingredients
bread 4 slices
oil to fry
For batter
gram flour (besan)1 cup
rice flour 1 tbsp (to give crispy texture)
cumin seeds 1 tsp
asafoetida a pinch
cilantro 1/4 cup chopped
green chillies 2 fine chopped
salt as required
water 1/2-3/4 cup
Method
-Make a batter using the ingredients listed under batter and keep aside.(The batter should be of dosa or pancake consistency).
-Remove the crust from all sides of bread.Cut the bread slice into 3 parts.
-Heat oil in a kadai and check whether the oil is hot by dropping a bit of batter,if it sizzles up its done.
-Dip each bread slice into the batter and slowly spoon into the boiling oil.
-Flip the other side and fry till its done.(Turn occasionally and fry till its golden brown)
-Serve with green chutney/ tamarind chutney/ tomato ketchup !!
Servings ~12bites
NOTES-
* You can use your preferred bread,I have used whole wheat& honey bread.
* Don't over heat the oil otherwise the pakoras may not cook well.Cook on medium heat.
* You can replace cilantro with fenugreek leaves or spinach leaves.
Sending this to Cooking with love Aunt
Delicious snack.. Would love to have it now with coffee.. Its cold and raining here now.
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Yummm :)
ReplyDeletei usually toast these pakoras :) but this sounds like a yummy n filling snack...sure kids will love it...looks very tempting Julie!
ReplyDeletebread pakoras looking crispy and crunchy :)
ReplyDeleteTempting and addictive snack perfect with a cup of tea....drooling here,liked your new template.
ReplyDeletegreat use of leftover bread - will def. try
ReplyDeleteI agree Julie that once in a while deep fried is good especially when its a yummy bread pakora :) Yours look too delicious, am craving for these now!!
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Bread pakoras looks super tempting..drooling over the pics!
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Yum and crunch pakoras, perfect here for the rainy season.
ReplyDeleteMust be a lip-smacking snack!
ReplyDeleteIt's a good idea. The green from leaves (whether cilantro, fenugreek or spinach) sure adds some color to the bread pakoda.
ReplyDeleteOtherwise they would look plain and boring, isn't it? :)
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Colorful and yummy..Nice starter Julie.
ReplyDeleteInteresting and easy snack recipe !!
ReplyDeleteA good snack for kids.. i add sambhar powder instead of chillies. will add coriander leaves n try:)
ReplyDeletei love this bread pakoda..i make it often.
ReplyDeletethey look very crispy.. i am drooling over here...
ReplyDeleteWow, yummy n tempting snacks!
ReplyDeleteperfect snack :)
ReplyDeleteHi Julie! Great snack...delicious to eat it hot with chilli sauce
ReplyDeleteYummy pakoras,nice idea...
ReplyDeleteYummy looking bread pakodas. Makes me wanna dig in right now :)
ReplyDeleteHow crispy they are na, loving it.
ReplyDeleteBrings back memories of school days...This used to be sold in our school canteen..really hot and tasty...Used to have at least once in 10 days.
ReplyDeleteYour version looks very delicious
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Bread pakora looks crunchy and yummy snacks...
ReplyDeletekarum murum... crunchy n crispy.. lovely snack
ReplyDeleteJulie, these are my kids fav. They can have it anytime and big kids like me also love it ;)
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perfect finger food..yummy pakoras..
ReplyDeleteHi julie, Your recipe bread pakora looks hot and spicy!!!
ReplyDeletemouth watering..
Hi Julie,
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bread vada looks delicious
ReplyDeletewow.. ma favourite .. looks crunchy and yummy..
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Wow, these look so good..
ReplyDeleteYummy pakodas with bread..
ReplyDeleteyummy snack.Just want to hav it :)
ReplyDeleteyummy crispy tea time snacks.delicious
ReplyDeleteThe other day my punjabi friend made them for a party and I could not stop munching on them the whole time.
ReplyDeleteMy fav snack :)
ReplyDeleteBread pakora looks super-delicious Julie :)
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I love to snack on bread pakodas... love the addition of cilantro in the batter...
ReplyDeleteDelicious bread pakodas. Perfect with evening tea after a tiring day...I loved the long strip shape.
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pakora looks fabulous
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Awesome snack dear.....
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