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Nothing beats the comforting crunch of bread pakora to go with the rain outside. This popular Indian snack turns plain bread slices into crispy treats that are filled with different fillings and covered in a batter made of besan flour. Every bite offers a variety of textures, with the inside fillings being softer and the exterior layer crispier.
For the ideal monsoon treat, try your bread pakora with a hot cup of masala chai. The delicious taste of the pakoras will be enhanced by the tea's spicy warmth. And for a blast of freshness, pair these treats with cool mint chutney or tart tamarind chutney. Discover the variety of bread pakoras with these six mouthwatering variations. On rainy days or any time of year, these kinds are perfect for sharing with loved ones as a satisfying snack.
Classic Bread Pakora
Bread pakoras are popular Indian street food, made with slices of bread and spicy potato filling. They are served with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, and ketchup. Each bread slice is dipped in a seasoned gram flour batter, ensuring a crisp texture when deep-fried to golden perfection. To prepare this at home, gather slices of bread, gram flour (besan), turmeric, chilli powder, boiled potatoes, garam masala, and salt. Make a besan batter using spices and water. Cut bread slices, fill them with potato filling, and dip them into the batter. Heat the oil and fry the pakoras until golden brown. Serve hot with green mint chutney.
Cheese Bread Pakora
Cheese bread pakoras offer a cheesy twist on the classic bread pakora recipe, with slices of bread generously stuffed with grated cheese and spices. This gooey filling transforms the humble bread slices into a flavourful delight. Prepare a batter using besan and spices. Cut the bread, place cheese slices in between, and dip it in the batter. Heat the oil, and fry the pakoras until golden brown. Serve with mint chutney.
Paneer Stuffed Bread Pakora
Paneer-stuffed bread pakoras are made with chunks of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) marinated in cumin, coriander, and garam masala. This filling adds a creamy texture and a burst of spices to each bite. You will require slices of bread, paneer, cumin seeds, coriander powder, garam masala, gram flour (besan), and salt to taste. Prepare the batter and make sure it is free. Make a slurry of spices, dip the paneer, and let it marinate. Take bread slices and place the marinated paneer inside. Seal the edges and dip them into the besan batter. Deep-fry until golden brown.
Spinach And Corn Bread Pakora
Give your pakoras a green twist by adding spinach. Spinach and Corn Bread Pakoras are prepared with a filling of sauteed spinach and sweet corn, seasoned with salt, pepper, and a hint of chaat masala. You need bread slices, finely chopped spinach, sweet corn kernels, chaat masala, gram flour (besan), and salt. Make the batter with besan, water, and spices. Fill the spinach and corn mixture between two bread slices. Coat the set of slices with the besan mixture and fry until golden brown and crispy. Serve with chutney or ketchup. You can sprinkle some chaat masala on top.
Noodle Bread Pakora
Noodle Bread Pakora is a crispy, deep-fried snack combining bread and a flavourful noodle filling. To make it at home, cook instant noodles and mix them with finely chopped vegetables and spices. Spread this noodle mixture between two slices of bread, dip the sandwich in a seasoned besan batter, and deep fry until golden and crispy. Serve these unique pakoras hot with tangy ketchup or spicy chutney.
Chicken Schezwan Bread Pakora
Schezwan Bread Pakora offers a delightful and spicy twist on traditional pakoras. It is a fusion snack that is made with spicy Szechuan sauce and chicken. To make it at home, prepare a filling by stir-frying shredded chicken with Szechuan sauce, chopped vegetables, and spices. Spread the chicken mixture between two slices of bread, dip the sandwich in the besan batter, and deep-fry until golden and crispy. Serve these flavourful pakoras hot.
