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A popular Indian street food snack where bread slices are stuffed with a spicy potato filling, coated in a chickpea flour batter, and deep-fried until golden and crisp. Perfect with mint chutney and a hot cup of chai!
For 4 servings
Prepare the Potato Filling
Make the Besan Batter
A popular Indian street food snack where bread slices are stuffed with a spicy potato filling, coated in a chickpea flour batter, and deep-fried until golden and crisp. Perfect with mint chutney and a hot cup of chai!
This north_indian recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 424.76 calories per serving with 15.66g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for snack or breakfast or brunch or appetizer.
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Assemble the Bread Sandwiches
Fry the Bread Pakoras
Serve
Replace the potato filling with a mixture of crumbled paneer, onions, and spices for a protein-rich version.
For a lower-calorie option, brush the batter-coated triangles with a little oil and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
Add a slice of cheese along with the potato filling for a gooey, cheesy center that kids will love.
Incorporate finely chopped vegetables like peas, carrots, and bell peppers into the potato mash for added nutrients and texture.
The combination of potatoes and bread provides a significant amount of complex carbohydrates, which are the body's primary source of energy.
The batter is made from besan (chickpea flour), which is a good source of plant-based protein, essential for muscle maintenance and repair.
Spices like ajwain (carom seeds) and hing (asafoetida) are traditionally used in Indian cooking to aid digestion and prevent bloating.
Aloo Bread Pakora is a deep-fried snack, which makes it high in calories and fat. It is best enjoyed occasionally and in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
A single piece (one triangle) of Aloo Bread Pakora contains approximately 250-300 calories, depending on its size and the amount of oil absorbed during frying.
Sogginess can be caused by several factors: the potato filling was still warm when stuffed, the batter was too thin, or the oil was not hot enough, causing the pakora to absorb excess oil instead of crisping up.
Bread pakoras are best served fresh and hot for maximum crispiness. You can prepare the potato filling and the batter in advance, but it's recommended to assemble and fry them just before serving.
Yes, you can use brown bread or whole wheat bread. The texture might be slightly denser, but it will work well and add more fiber to the snack.
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