Crispy Aloo Bread Pakora: Spicy Indian Snack Recipe

Description:
Aloo Bread Pakora is one of the most beloved breakfast and tea-time snacks in Northern India. Perfect for chilly evenings, this crispy and spicy snack, stuffed with a flavorful potato filling, is a delightful way to enjoy a traditional Indian treat alongside your favorite cup of tea. The layers of spiced potatoes, chutney, and batter-fried bread make it an irresistible winter comfort food.

Recipe Details

• Cuisine: North Indian
• Course: Snack
• Diet: Vegetarian
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Green Chutney:

For the Potato Filling:

For the Pakora Batter:

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Green Chutney

1. In a blender or mixer grinder, combine coriander leaves, mint leaves, curry leaves, green chillies, roasted peanuts, ginger, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and water.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Transfer the chutney to a bowl and set it aside.

Step 2: Make the Potato Filling

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the boiled and mashed potatoes.
2. Mix in the finely chopped onions, green chillies, cumin powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, amchur powder, chaat masala, coriander leaves, and salt.
3. Combine well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed. Set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Pakora Batter

1. In another bowl, combine gram flour (besan), rice flour, ajwain, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida, and salt.
2. Gradually add water while whisking to create a lump-free, thick batter.
3. Add Enos Fruit Salt and mix gently to incorporate. The batter should be thick enough to coat a spoon but still flow smoothly.

Step 4: Assemble the Bread Pakoras

1. Spread a layer of green chutney on one side of a slice of bread.
2. Place a generous amount of the prepared potato filling on top of the chutney.
3. Cover with another slice of bread, pressing gently to create a sandwich. Repeat for the remaining bread slices.

Step 5: Fry the Bread Pakoras

1. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
2. Dip each sandwich into the pakora batter, ensuring it is completely coated.
3. Carefully lower the coated sandwich into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
4. Remove the pakoras from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 6: Serve

1. Slice the bread pakoras diagonally for easy serving.
2. Serve hot with the remaining green chutney and a cup of steaming tea.

Nutritional Information

Enjoy the irresistible crunch of Aloo Bread Pakora as you revel in the warmth of this traditional North Indian delight!