Vegan Aloo Bread Pakora

Crispy, golden, and packed with bold flavors, Vegan Aloo Bread Pakora is the ultimate comfort food snack that’s as satisfying as it is easy to make. This Indian street food favorite is reinvented with a plant-based twist, featuring fluffy bread slices stuffed with a spiced potato filling infused with mustard seeds, turmeric, red chili, and fresh cilantro. Coated in a smooth gram flour batter and deep-fried to perfection, these fritters are irresistibly crunchy on the outside and warmly spiced on the inside. Perfect as an indulgent tea-time treat or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this recipe comes together in under an hour and pairs beautifully with tangy green chutney or classic tomato ketchup. With its vegan ingredients and deep-fried goodness, Vegan Aloo Bread Pakora is sure to delight your taste buds and satisfy your cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes
• 1 medium green chili
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 8 slices white or whole wheat bread slices
• 1 cup gram flour (besan)
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 cup water
• 2 cups frying oil

Directions

Step 1

Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

Finely chop the green chili and ginger. Roughly chop the cilantro.

Step 3

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.

Step 4

Add chopped green chili and ginger; sauté for a minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Mash the boiled potatoes and add them to the skillet. Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.

Step 6

Cook the potato mixture for 5-7 minutes, ensuring the spices are well combined, then add lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Stir well, remove from heat, and allow the filling to cool.

Step 7

Cut the crusts off the bread slices if desired. Place an even layer of the potato filling between two slices of bread, pressing them lightly together. Repeat with remaining slices.

Step 8

To prepare the batter, combine gram flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Gradually whisk in water until you achieve a smooth, thick batter.

Step 9

Heat 2 cups of oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium heat.

Step 10

Dip each filled bread sandwich into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated, and gently lower it into the hot oil.

Step 11

Fry the pakoras in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides. Each batch should take about 3-4 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the pakoras with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels.

Step 13

Serve hot with green chutney or tomato ketchup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1804.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6087.6

Total Fat 517.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3918.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 347.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.9g	0%
Total Sugars 35.6g
Protein 65.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 504.4mg	0%
Iron 22.8mg	0%
Potassium 5786.1mg	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: 73.8%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 22.1%