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Wednesday, June 06, 2012

Bread Pakoras with a touch of Cilantro !!

Bread Pakoras- Another nostalgic one that brings back all memories from my college and hostel days.Though its deep fried in oil but once in a while I think that's acceptable,right?? This is a very filling snack for kids.I usually make it get over the left over bread slices.This is a very popular snack in India and the only modification I have done is the addition of cilantro leaves.Enjoy this snack on a rainy day with a cup of tea,you gonna definitely ask for more :-)






Ingredients
bread 4 slices
oil to fry

For batter
gram flour (besan)1 cup
rice flour 1 tbsp (to give crispy texture)
cumin seeds 1 tsp
asafoetida a pinch
cilantro 1/4 cup chopped
green chillies 2 fine chopped
salt as required
water 1/2-3/4 cup


Method
-Make a batter using the ingredients listed under batter and keep aside.(The batter should be of dosa or pancake consistency).
-Remove the crust from all sides of bread.Cut the bread slice into 3 parts.
-Heat oil in a kadai and check whether the oil is hot by dropping a bit of batter,if it sizzles up its done.
-Dip each bread slice into the batter and slowly spoon into the boiling oil.
-Flip the other side and fry till its done.(Turn occasionally and fry till its golden brown)
-Serve with green chutney/ tamarind chutney/ tomato ketchup !!


Servings ~12bites

NOTES-
* You can use your preferred bread,I have used whole wheat& honey bread.
* Don't over heat the oil otherwise the pakoras may not cook well.Cook on medium heat.
* You can replace cilantro with fenugreek leaves or spinach leaves.


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43 comments:

divyagcp said... Best Blogger Tips

Delicious snack.. Would love to have it now with coffee.. Its cold and raining here now.

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Perspectivemedley said... Best Blogger Tips

Yummm :)

Sangeetha M said... Best Blogger Tips

i usually toast these pakoras :) but this sounds like a yummy n filling snack...sure kids will love it...looks very tempting Julie!

Kavitha said... Best Blogger Tips

bread pakoras looking crispy and crunchy :)

Nalini's Kitchen said... Best Blogger Tips

Tempting and addictive snack perfect with a cup of tea....drooling here,liked your new template.

Chef Mireille said... Best Blogger Tips

great use of leftover bread - will def. try

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

I agree Julie that once in a while deep fried is good especially when its a yummy bread pakora :) Yours look too delicious, am craving for these now!!
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Akila said... Best Blogger Tips

Looks awesome

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Spicy-Aroma said... Best Blogger Tips

Bread pakoras looks super tempting..drooling over the pics!
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hotpotcooking said... Best Blogger Tips

Yum and crunch pakoras, perfect here for the rainy season.

Kusum said... Best Blogger Tips

Must be a lip-smacking snack!

Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips

It's a good idea. The green from leaves (whether cilantro, fenugreek or spinach) sure adds some color to the bread pakoda.

Otherwise they would look plain and boring, isn't it? :)

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Mélange said... Best Blogger Tips

Colorful and yummy..Nice starter Julie.

Shabitha Karthikeyan said... Best Blogger Tips

Interesting and easy snack recipe !!

Chitra said... Best Blogger Tips

A good snack for kids.. i add sambhar powder instead of chillies. will add coriander leaves n try:)

Princy Vinoth said... Best Blogger Tips

i love this bread pakoda..i make it often.

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

they look very crispy.. i am drooling over here...

Recipe world said... Best Blogger Tips

Wow, yummy n tempting snacks!

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

perfect snack :)

cindyrina said... Best Blogger Tips

Hi Julie! Great snack...delicious to eat it hot with chilli sauce

Gayathri NG said... Best Blogger Tips

Yummy pakoras,nice idea...

Nandita SS said... Best Blogger Tips

Yummy looking bread pakodas. Makes me wanna dig in right now :)

Priya Suresh said... Best Blogger Tips

How crispy they are na, loving it.

Kaveri Venkatesh said... Best Blogger Tips

Brings back memories of school days...This used to be sold in our school canteen..really hot and tasty...Used to have at least once in 10 days.
Your version looks very delicious

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

nice dish, so happy to follow u Julie,

warm regards,

Deepa

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

Bread pakora looks crunchy and yummy snacks...

Reshmi said... Best Blogger Tips

karum murum... crunchy n crispy.. lovely snack

PrathibhaSreejith said... Best Blogger Tips

Julie, these are my kids fav. They can have it anytime and big kids like me also love it ;)
forgot to mention, loved the new look of ur page, the color and the font are all good :)

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

perfect finger food..yummy pakoras..

R.Punitha said... Best Blogger Tips

Hi julie, Your recipe bread pakora looks hot and spicy!!!

mouth watering..

R.Punitha said... Best Blogger Tips

Hi Julie,

Thank you for your visit to my blog and

thank you for your valuable comment on my post.

I wish your regular support to me Julie :)

Keep on...

Spice up the Curry said... Best Blogger Tips

bread vada looks delicious

Rekha said... Best Blogger Tips

wow.. ma favourite .. looks crunchy and yummy..
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Hema said... Best Blogger Tips

Wow, these look so good..

Vrinda said... Best Blogger Tips

Yummy pakodas with bread..

Recipe World said... Best Blogger Tips

yummy snack.Just want to hav it :)

Achu's Amma's Kitchen said... Best Blogger Tips

yummy crispy tea time snacks.delicious

FewMinute Wonders said... Best Blogger Tips

The other day my punjabi friend made them for a party and I could not stop munching on them the whole time.

Sanika N said... Best Blogger Tips

My fav snack :)

Bread pakora looks super-delicious Julie :)

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Anisha said... Best Blogger Tips

I love to snack on bread pakodas... love the addition of cilantro in the batter...

Manju Modiyani said... Best Blogger Tips

Delicious bread pakodas. Perfect with evening tea after a tiring day...I loved the long strip shape.

Now joining u!

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Torviewtoronto said... Best Blogger Tips

pakora looks fabulous
thank you for linking to the cooking with love aunt event

Faseela said... Best Blogger Tips

Awesome snack dear.....