Paleo Bread Pakora

Crunchy, golden brown, and irresistibly flavorful, Paleo Bread Pakora is a guilt-free twist on the classic Indian street food. This recipe is perfect for those following a Paleo lifestyle, using grain-free bread as the base and a chickpea flour batter infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Packed with fresh green chili and cilantro for a zesty kick, each slice is deep-fried in coconut oil for a crispy exterior and tender interior. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, this Paleo-friendly appetizer is ideal for satisfying cravings or impressing guests. Pair it with your favorite Paleo-friendly chutney to elevate your snack game with a healthy, indulgent flair!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 slices grain-free bread (like almond or coconut flour-based)
• 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
• 0.75 cup water
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 small green chili, finely chopped
• 0 as needed coconut oil, for frying

Directions

Step 1

Cut each slice of grain-free bread into halves and set aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, ground cumin, ground coriander, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and baking soda.

Step 3

Slowly add water to the dry ingredients and whisk until you get a smooth batter with flowing consistency.

Step 4

Add chopped fresh coriander leaves and finely chopped green chili into the batter and mix well.

Step 5

Heat coconut oil in a deep pan over medium heat for frying.

Step 6

Dip each bread piece into the chickpea batter, ensuring it is well-coated on all sides.

Step 7

Carefully place the batter-coated bread into the hot oil.

Step 8

Fry the pakoras in batches until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per batch.

Step 9

Remove the fried pakoras with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.

Step 10

Serve hot with your choice of Paleo-friendly chutney or sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(582.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1349.7

Total Fat 79.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 80.0mg	0%
Sodium 2386.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.4g	0%
Total Sugars 22.2g
Protein 53.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 353.4mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 1615.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.6%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 30.5%