If you walk through a busy Indian market after school hours, you will notice, among the numerous street vendors selling Pani Puri, Pav Bhaji, Chaat, etc, that bread pakoras get sold everywhere. Everybody loves pakoras! It’s crispy surface and spicy stuffing filled with flavors make it ideal for those tea-break times. And the best part is you can make bread pakoras with your favorite dipping sauce, such as green chutney, ketchup, or something else entirely!
But how do you make bread pakoras crispy? You do not need any fancy ingredients to make crispy bread pakoras. You can get good bread pakora, with some simple kitchen tips that will give you the good texture you desire. Let’s see how to make super crispy bread pakoras at home with five simple tips.
What Are Bread Pakoras?
Bread pakora is a deep-fried Indian snack, in which pieces of bread cut into shape and stuffed are batter dipped in spicy besan (gram flour) batter and deep-fried. The stuffing can be entirely optional or spiced-potato fillings, in which case, it makes it more filling and taste worthy.
You won’t need anything too fancy for the ingredients in a bread pakora! You simply need the following:
Bread slices
Besan (gram flour)
Salt, turmeric, red chili powder
Water
Optional – boiled potatoes or chopped onion
You can also throw in some green chillies, or chopped coriander, or spices for your taste!
These are five tips which are simple and yet effective that will help you to make crispy bread pakoras like from a restaurant, with a little more crispy!
1. Add Rice Flour or Cornflour
Add some rice flour or cornflour into your besan batter. It makes the outer layer extra crunchy when you fry it.
2. Use Thick Batter
Make your batter thick. Add less water because a thick batter creates a thick coating and helps to make a crisp shell when frying.
3. Always Heat oil in Advance
Hot, hot oil is key. Heat the oil thoroughly before adding pakoras. A screaming hot pakora ensures outside crunch while cooking the inside evenly.
4. Lower Flame when Frying Starts
Your flame should be high to start. When the frying starts, back off the flame. You do not want to burn and you want to make sure they are cooking evenly.
5. You can Add Chopped Onions to your Batter for Extra Crunch
Add some chopped onions in the batter or the filling. Trust me, they will give flavour and crunch and take your pakoras to a whole new level.
Also Read: Rainy Day Snacks: Easy And Delicious Pakoda Recipes For Monsoon Evenings
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