Vegan Bread Pakoda

Crispy, golden, and bursting with bold flavors, Vegan Bread Pakoda is the ultimate plant-based snack for those craving a taste of authentic Indian street food. This beloved recipe transforms slices of whole wheat bread into a crunchy delight, encasing a spiced potato filling infused with vibrant hints of cilantro, green chili, and warming spices like garam masala. Coated in a savory gram flour (besan) batter seasoned with carom seeds for a unique touch, each piece is fried to perfection, resulting in a satisfying outer crunch and a soft, flavorful interior. Perfect for tea-time indulgence or a party appetizer, these pakodas pair beautifully with tangy green chutney or your favorite vegan ketchup. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, this dish is a must-try for anyone seeking a hearty, gluten-free twist on classic comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 slices Whole wheat bread slices
• 3 medium Potatoes
• 2 pieces Green chili
• 1 inch Ginger
• 0.5 cup Cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
• 1.5 cups Gram flour (besan)
• 1 cup Water
• 0 as needed Vegetable oil for frying
• 0.25 teaspoon Black salt (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Boil the potatoes until tender, peel, and mash them in a bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the green chilies, ginger, and cilantro. Add to the mashed potatoes.

Step 3

Season the potato mixture with salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Mix well until thoroughly combined.

Step 4

Add lemon juice to the potato mixture for tanginess and mix again.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, carom seeds, and a pinch of salt. Slowly add water to form a smooth, thick batter. Ensure there are no lumps.

Step 6

Slice the bread slices diagonally if you prefer triangular pieces, or leave them whole for larger pakodas.

Step 7

Place a generous amount of the potato filling between two slices of bread, pressing gently to secure.

Step 8

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Step 9

Dip each stuffed bread piece into the gram flour batter, ensuring it is coated evenly on all sides.

Step 10

Carefully place the battered bread into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally for even frying.

Step 11

Remove the bread pakodas from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 12

Sprinkle with black salt if desired. Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1343.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1998.4

Total Fat 35.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4092.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 340.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.0g	0%
Total Sugars 44.2g
Protein 90.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 556.0mg	0%
Iron 26.2mg	0%
Potassium 5655.7mg	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: 15.5%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 66.9%