Bread Pakora
Ingredients
2 slices
Bread
(edges trimmed)
Butter
Green coriander chutney
(recipe under "chutneys, pickles, etc.")
Oil
(for frying)
Instructions
1
Butter the bread slices, spread a thick layer of chutney on both slices and form a sandwich.
2
Cut into four squares or four triangles.
3
Heat oil on medium-high, dip bread sandwich in prepared batter.
4
Coat completely and place in heated oil.
5
Deep-fry until golden brown.
6
Remove and drain on a paper towel.
Basic Pakora Batter
Ingredients
1 cup
Gram flour
(sifted)
1 Tbsp
Rice flour
¾ tsp
salt
(or to taste)
½ tsp
sugar
½ tsp
red chili powder
(or to taste)
¼ tsp
Ground black pepper
½ tsp
Ground coriander/cumin mix
¼ tsp
Turmeric
¼ tsp
Asaafoetida
(hing)
Instructions
1
Combine the flours, gradually add cold water to make a smooth, lump free, medium consistency batter.
2
Add the spices and mix well.
3
Just before making pakoras, mix ¼ tsp of baking soda (optional).