Bread Pakoras
Spicy Bread Pakoras are great as an appetizer, finger food for any gathering, and a tasty compliment to your afternoon tea.
- 4 slices white firm bread
- 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- 1 tbsp rice flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp asafetida (hing)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 2 tbsp green finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped (hara dhania)
- 1/2 cup water little more or less use as needed
Remove the crust from all sides of the bread. Slice the bread lengthwise into 3 equal parts.
Mix all the dry ingredients together: Gram flour (besan), rice flour, asafetida, cumin seeds, and salt. Rice flour adds to the crispness. Add the water slowly to make a smooth batter. (Batter should be the consistency of pancake batter or dosa batter)
- Next, add the green chilies and cilantro. Mix well.
Heat the oil in a frying pan on medium high heat. Frying pan should have at least 1 inch of oil. To check if the oil is ready, put one drop of batter in the oil. The batter should come up but not change color right away.
Dip the bread slices in the batter one at a time and slowly drop into the frying pan. Fry the Pakoras in small batches. The pakoras will take about 4 to 5 minutes to cook.
Turn them occasionally. Fry the Pakoras until both sides are golden-brown. Repeat this process. The crispy, delicious Bread Pakoras are ready to serve.
Tips:
If oil is too hot Pakoras will cook too fast and will not be crispy; if oil is not hot enough Pakoras will be greasy. You may have to adjust the heat as needed while cooking.
Variations:
Use 1/4 cup of chopped spinach or 2 tablespoons of chopped fenugreek leaves as a substitute for the chopped cilantro.
Serving suggestions:
The bread pakoras are best when dipped with a fresh cilantro chutney or
Pakoras taste best when they are served hot.
Pakoras can be made one day in advance do not refrigerate. When ready to eat, place on a cookie sheet and heat in the preheated oven on 300 degrees.
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Natalie
February 20, 2020 at 12:10 amManjula, thank you so much for this recipe. Can you suggest any other vegetables to add to the batter? Thank you!
Manjula Jain
February 24, 2020 at 12:26 amNatalie, chopped spinach, or shredded potato or both
Didina
February 17, 2020 at 2:31 pmVery intriguing recipe.
There is a similar, but sweet version which is of Medieval origins which we called “frittelle di pane”, which are slices of bread (usually stale-ish) that are first immersed in a batter of sugar, milk and eggs, and then fried and topped with a dusting of cinnamon (French toast is a similar recipe and has the same roots). Being that these use eggs they are not indian vegetarian, but by using besan maybe I can achieve a similar result. But if I fry a batter made with besan and sugar, do I have to roast the besan beforehand to get rid of the raw taste?
Anu Middleton
March 14, 2019 at 4:09 pmWhat type of cups do you use for measuring out the ingredients in all your recipes? Are they the universal type that are used in English and American recipes? Thank you
Manjula Jain
March 15, 2019 at 12:03 amAnu, I use the universal measuring cups and measuring spoons, and I am very precise
raja Catering
August 14, 2018 at 12:12 amThanks for the wonderful receipe
Kailash Sahu
August 3, 2018 at 5:05 amI own Restaurant in Udaipur. I love to know about various Food and Cuisine Styles to add in my Restaurant Menu. Thanks for the detailed Recipes.
Valerie
July 18, 2018 at 7:59 amDear Manjula. I am sure I would love this. I have two questions, though.
1. Is it very spicy-hot? I like hot, but not others who I would like to make this for.
2. What do you do with the oil in the karahi after you have finished? Can it be saved for future use?
Thank you.
Saritha Chaitanya Narra
October 28, 2017 at 12:08 pmHey Manjula,
I have tried these bread pakoras and they have turned out very well. My husband n kids loved it. Thank you.. Will try other recipes as well…
Manjula Jain
October 29, 2017 at 5:16 pmSaritha, thank you, it always feel good to hear that
Karen Pinto
November 23, 2016 at 6:44 amThanks Manjula for the wonderful recipe.. I tried it n it turned out to be awesome… A great accompaniment with evening tea..
Sunil
February 3, 2016 at 8:50 amThank you madam… easy to make.. let us try…
poonam tomar
March 29, 2015 at 2:14 amNice bread pakoda
sloffler
December 19, 2014 at 10:12 amI am GermanAmerican with an Indian Husband. Manjula, you have made our marriage 100x better by teaching me how to cook Indian specialties. I have watched your videos for the last 1 and half years, and everything is so delicious! Thank you for sharing your good soul with the world. Big hug! You are beautiful!
Joti
December 18, 2014 at 9:01 pmLuv your measurements specially amt if water thanks u r great chef
amita
September 13, 2014 at 6:30 amMam you are best
amita
September 13, 2014 at 6:28 amNICE
Anita Kumari
May 14, 2014 at 12:39 amDear Mam,
IO have tried many of your recipes and have come turned out very well. Pls let me know what kind of oven to buy to bake /roast vegetables. I am not getting correct results ion the microwave
thanks and cheers
Anita
Lottie
February 20, 2016 at 4:47 amYou need a normal oven to roast any kind of vegetables or meat. A gas oven or an electric oven but you definitely cannot roast in a microwave
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April 10, 2014 at 2:47 amGood. A starter for Parties. Simple to make.
ansari
January 8, 2014 at 8:43 pmvery nice pakora
soumya
November 26, 2013 at 6:22 amReally informative
Payal
January 6, 2016 at 7:54 amThanku so much … Ur recipes r just exotic & described very well
sathya priya
October 21, 2013 at 8:05 amLovely pakoras.I will do simple baaji.This is new to me.Lovely clicks
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abby
December 28, 2012 at 9:08 pmwhere do you get the firm white bread from? what brand?
sarika
November 23, 2012 at 7:06 amI will surely try this..in the photo it look awesome
rehana
October 10, 2012 at 4:45 pmThanks !!!!!Great hit.
Balaganeshen
December 11, 2019 at 3:47 amI love Bread Pakoras, that was amazing. you made me chef bro…. Thank you!!!
Milan barman
October 7, 2012 at 5:18 amMany many tankz for help me how to make bread pakora….,
Am rlly grtful…
Lopa Rawal
August 31, 2012 at 9:07 amthis recipe is very very good… itz easy n my mom was so happy that i starting cooking and get good cook… thankx Manjula ji.. thanxx a lot… ur website makes me cooking… 🙂
hajra tahir
August 10, 2012 at 1:13 pmhello mam we hve first tym seen ur videos nd ur recipes r awsum specially jalebi’s nd pani puri my mum truly loved it she is ur big fan we hve seen just two recipes bt nw will watch all soon my mum is fond of cookng she love cookng……my mum is requestng plz tell us hw to make the bakery thngs like rollz,pettis etc hpe u will ans us soon u r really talnted thnku………………………….
Minakshi Sharma
July 11, 2012 at 12:47 amHello,
Can we use corn flour in place of rice flour to bring crispiness??
Manjula Jain
July 11, 2012 at 8:48 amMinakshi Sharma
corn flour will be good.
Salome
June 27, 2012 at 8:15 pmAunty-ji, I was just wondering,
Could I cut the bread into triangles instead of rectangles?
Also, are the cilantro and green chilies necessary?
Just Wondering.
Namaste-ji,
Salome “Bindi Lover”
Manjula Jain
July 5, 2012 at 7:15 pmSalome
Cut the bread in the shape you will like, you can do without cilantro and green chilies
elitah mary pyroth
April 16, 2012 at 4:31 amHallo Madame i really envy your cooking and my son loves it —we are Zimbabweans living in Germany Franfurt and we have a nearby Indian shop which selles nearly everything
I would like to ask if you can cook Cassava
Waiting to hear from you
yours pyroth
padma sundar
March 9, 2012 at 2:30 pmReally super aunty.Thanks for your recipe.
Madeline
March 7, 2012 at 7:50 pmI just wanted to let you know how much I love your blog! I’ve been following it for a while, and I finally tried out one of your recipes! I made these bread pakoras for a party recently, they were great!
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Harry
March 7, 2012 at 12:51 amCan we also add cheese/paneer or corn in it…if yes please specify how..??
Manjula Jain
March 7, 2012 at 6:01 pmHarry, you can use paneer and corn, but not cheese. To do this, you must mash the paneer or corn into the batter and then follow the rest of the recipe.
R S MEERA
January 19, 2012 at 2:38 amDear Aunty
yesterday i tired your recipe bread pakoras i came out very nice thanks for giving us nice recipe
Debleena Basu
June 20, 2011 at 1:44 amHi aunty,
I am a great fan of your recipes.I have a simple query….can I use corn flour instead of rice flour?
Satya
April 24, 2011 at 3:18 pmThanks !! Great hit!!
aashna
April 7, 2011 at 11:41 pmplease teach me to make simple egless vanilla cake without the help of oven
i have microvave at home and i have tired to make the cake in it but i dont what happens to it it remains uncooked !! please tell me how to make it !
Parineetha
February 20, 2011 at 11:54 amwhat is Ajwain i did not get anywhere
rozy
May 17, 2011 at 9:06 pmhi, you can get ajwain from any indian or pakistani grocery stores.
parimala
August 16, 2011 at 11:18 pmhi,
they r called as carom seeds. ask in any indian stores. or u will easily find it.
Seema
December 20, 2010 at 2:57 pmThis is a very yummy appetizer indeed. I also add “Ajwain” to the batter, gives a nice flavor.
SAMEERA
December 9, 2010 at 1:52 amNICE RECEIPE.I’L TRY IT
Sonakshi
November 30, 2010 at 6:11 pmHi,I have one question instead of Rice flour
Can I use corn flour..?please reply me.Thanks.
Dominique
November 8, 2010 at 7:16 pmThese were part of my Indian feast for my boyfriend and I tonight. I served them with mango chutney and added scallions to the batter as I love the onion flavor in my pakoras. Thanks for a really easy and tasty recipe.
Mazee Africa
November 3, 2010 at 6:41 amBhabhi,
Very tastie receipe I tried and loved it very much keep up the good work, I want to cook something nice or a sweet for Diwali please send me some suggestions
Linda
October 29, 2010 at 1:11 pmThank you for the lovely website. I am just learning about Indian cooking and you are a wonderful teacher. I have tried your Aloo Gobi, Chope Palak, Roti and also Mushroom and Peas. They all came out deliciously and now I just have to start doubling the recipes so I can have leftovers! Thank you!
Priya
August 10, 2010 at 10:40 amHello Aunty,
I am in Chennai, India. Your website is very helpful in knowing the north indian receipes. My kids enjoy when I cook your receipes.
Bread pakora looks delicious. I will try it soon.
Moreover the video presentation is so nice and clear. Cooking is easy when we get to see the other person cook the same dish.
Thank you so much.
Priya
raji
July 28, 2010 at 5:54 amtasty recepie……..
Kinal
July 4, 2010 at 6:02 amHi Aunty, I’m a complete zero when it comes to cooking but my own mother is one of the best cooks in the world. Before I got busy chasing my career, I didn’t take advantage of her recipees but now that I’m getting older, I want to learn to cook like my mom. So now, I’m going to share this website with my mom and we are going to have some great time cooking !!! Thanks to rediff.com I came to learn about this website and you can’t imagine how excited I’m. Even when I will be away from my mom, I will have your site to learn from so THANK YOU !!
Mrs. Prarthana Sharma
June 16, 2010 at 9:28 amDear Aunty,
Thanx a lot for such a good website. ur receipies r too simple as well as Delicious. The most imp thing which i like abt ur website is u have mentioned the recipe wid video which help us lot to undstd in better way.
Once again thanx ……………
karen
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sneha
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Mina
March 11, 2010 at 4:06 amYou have many great tasty but simple recipes, with good instructions.
Keep adding to the site!
Thank You
Mina
Alex Michael Melka
February 24, 2010 at 5:09 pmThis website is great, it helped alot with my bread project. I awlays want to make stuff that’s new and that would get me a good great (and to be honest i want to show off a bit 😉 ) so i made my own bread and then used this recepie. It came out superb !! Keep up the Great Work !! x
Archana
February 5, 2010 at 10:52 pmHi Aunty,
Just recently I came to know about your website, I just love the way you explain each and every step so that we are thoroughly understood. I just tried your carrot halwa and samosa, it came out superb….tx a lot……excellent website….pls continue ur superb work…
margi
January 28, 2010 at 8:04 pmi have just started to learn how to cook….since i m getting married soon….and i am soooo thankful to you for such great recepies…..i love the most is that you expain each and every step very nicely….thank you.
Pragya
December 22, 2009 at 9:03 amNamstey Manjula Aunty,
I have followed many of your receipes rajam, black-eyed beans salad (Lobhia). I am expecting a child so i need your guidance if you can suggest some nutrious but delicious recepies and i have sabudana at home what i can prepare with it preferably some snack and secondly whenever i am preparing aloo-methi some how its becoming bitter in taste can you suggest me something for it as i love methi and i am looking for sarsoo ka saag receipe also if u can pls. post it on your website.
Bye and Take care
Thanks & Regards
Pragya
shobha
October 26, 2009 at 9:47 pmNamaste mam, I must really thank my best friend Devi who is living in london for introducing your website to me.Iam pleased with your cooking instructions.Thanks a lot for teaching us.
Paediatricinfo
October 24, 2009 at 11:41 amGreat place to look for recipes. I am so inspired to cook now!!
Simi
September 11, 2009 at 1:49 amI tried your bread pakoras for tea time snack. It was yum yum…… was so quick. thanks for the recipe.
Sandy
September 10, 2009 at 7:35 pmHello Aunty , Tried your Pakoras day before,Turned awesome and I served it with chutney and sprinkled little Chat Masala.Thanks for this simple yet delicious snack.
Shilpa
September 4, 2009 at 9:45 amThank you Manjula aunty. I just tried this recipe today and it turned out really tasty! I’ve also tried your other recipes including the kulfi and the green chilli pickle.
Thank you once again.
Samira
September 3, 2009 at 6:38 amIs there a substitute I can use for rice flour?
Manjula Jain
September 3, 2009 at 6:19 pmHi Samira, do without rice flour.
Mohammed Al-Amer
August 29, 2009 at 11:38 pmoh I’m sorry, I just noticed that the recipe is already written under chutneys. thanks.
Mohammed Al-Amer
August 29, 2009 at 11:34 pmthanks a lot for your great recipes, I am from Saudi Arabia and since I was a child I love Indian vegetarian food, especially Pakora, Chole and Nan. Could you please write me the recipe of Cilantro Chutney I would appreciate it. thank you. Regards, Mohammed from Saudi Arabia.
ROSIE
August 24, 2009 at 4:29 amDearest Manjula aunty ,
I have been living in india since birth but still couldn’t make tasty dishes.Then one day while surfing the net i came across ur site and since then there has been no looking back.Its all courtesy-manjula’s kitchen.
Thanks a lot !!!!!!!!!!!!
Lakshmi
August 11, 2009 at 2:50 pmDear Manjula aunty, What kind of white bread should I use for this recipe? the recipe calls for firm bread. Is there any particular brand u prefer?
Thanks
Manjula Jain
August 11, 2009 at 5:16 pmHi Laxshmi, any brand should work fine.
rinku
June 20, 2009 at 12:04 ami like ur recipe bread pokoras i have seen ur site for first time i like ur vedio shout of processing
radha
May 27, 2009 at 3:53 pmI m radha i m married for 2 year but i was living in india but i m in usa now sence 2 months and i dont know how to cook but u r really goood cook !!
i like your cooking !
can u reply me ?
reetu
May 23, 2009 at 1:05 pmis it possible to make them in electric tandoor instead of frying to avoid the oil ? if yes please suggest how ?? Thanks
reshma
May 18, 2009 at 3:54 amHello Anty
i have tried your recipe bread pakoras,my hubby didn’t knew its made of bread my kids to like it thy enjoyed eating. thank u very much for sharing ur recipe on utube ur
website is nice
bye
reshma
Sandhya Arun
April 27, 2009 at 9:05 amExcellent Pakoras !! It came out very good 🙂
Jayshree
April 9, 2009 at 8:04 amAuntyji, Thanks for the wonderful receipe. The bread pakora’s came very well.
parminder kaur2000@yahoo.com
March 28, 2009 at 8:13 amhi
i put little ginger paste also, it taste really good.
thax
PK
anuja
July 28, 2009 at 11:32 amhello ma’m,
how are you.. if i am not making a mistake, you are a professor.. rgt?
please do reply..
warm regards,
AM
Hima
March 25, 2009 at 10:20 amDear Manjula,
I’m newly married, just started cooking for the past 2 months.I’ve tried many of ur recipes including bread pakoras.. everything came out well. Your recipes are awesome.. its really helping me very much, my hubby likes my cooking very much..he never believes when i tell him i’m new to cooking.. all the credit goes to u. thank u very much
Keep posting Many more recipes..
Good luck
Hima
manjula
June 11, 2009 at 9:31 pmgood luck.
susmita
March 11, 2009 at 8:37 pmmanjula aunty
could you please send me the recipe for pau bhaji?
thanks
susmita
Sudha
March 7, 2009 at 12:58 pmHello Manjula,
It is not only a treat to watch your recipes but also a a pleasure to try them and serve them for the family. I simply love your recipes that are so lovingly prepared by you.
Manjula didi, could you please tell me as to which type of lemon juice should be used to curdle the milk for making paneer, that is whether the store bought readymade bottle of lemon juice or the fresh lime fruit that is available in the grocery section.
Thank you in advance.
Sudha
Manjula Jain
March 7, 2009 at 7:17 pmHello Sudha,
Store baught lemon juice or fresh lemon juice eather one will work.
Kumar
March 7, 2009 at 8:23 amThat’s awesome Manjula Garu, the preparation method itself tshows the professionalism in cooking that u have. I have the ability of telling whats it contains by eating any Indian dish and can tell , how to prepare also, but without even trying u’r recipes, i can tell, u’r recipes will really comeout great. Good Luck and keep posting new recipes.
Tina
March 6, 2009 at 1:53 amDear Manju Aunty,
Can we addd Beet to Veg Cutlets
Manjula Jain
March 6, 2009 at 8:11 amHello Tina,
Try, I have never used beet, recipes are always bateer when they have personal touch.
Tina
March 6, 2009 at 1:52 amDear Manju Aunty,
Thanx for the delicious recepies.
Please post recepie for Puran Poli
Manjula Jain
March 6, 2009 at 8:12 amI have never made puran poli.
seema
March 4, 2009 at 3:42 amhello manjula aunti ji,
I like your recipes.and I also tried your recipies like boondi ke ladoo, besan ke ladoo,moong dal dosa, navratan korma,sahi paneer,matter paneer,etc
thanks a lot aunty ji
seema
neha
March 3, 2009 at 9:11 pmhi i tried ur recipes its very nicely come out…please make us learn something in chinese as well, and pu some more dishes…
Sumathi Jain
February 27, 2009 at 4:22 pmHello Manjulaji,
The Bread pakoda’s were really tasty. We liked it very much Thank you.
Sabina
February 11, 2009 at 8:57 amHello, Manjula! I like very much your recipes. Congratulations!
Sabina
seema
March 4, 2009 at 3:54 amhello aunty ji,
when you will post ur Shakkar Para recipe.pls post it before Holi
thanks
Manjula Jain
March 4, 2009 at 7:39 amHello Seema, check out the recipe for para.
kinjal
February 9, 2009 at 10:06 amhi manjula my ba likes watching your videos and wonders if you can do them in gujrati too or hindi and also have the method in gujrati or hindi too
many thanks
Rochelle
January 28, 2009 at 9:02 amHi Manjula,
Your step-by-step recipes, along with the video, is really informative – thanks a lot! I have tried quite a few of your recipes – upma sooji, samosas, namak paare and bread pakoras – all of which turned out exactly as you demonstrated. The incentive to try out more of your recipes is due to your guidance and unassuming approach!
Keep them coming!
Rochelle (Alberta, Canada)
sushila
January 4, 2009 at 3:09 pmthank you
you are great. you are popularizing Indian cuisine and food culture in world.
Smitha
December 26, 2008 at 1:15 pmI love this recipe.I made them for my husband and his friends with some ‘chai ‘ they just couldnt get enougt.I get my recipes from Manjulaskitchen.com,foodnetwork.com and currystyle.com.Thanks Manjula.
Nisha
December 9, 2008 at 6:26 pmhello Manjulaji
Is Suji a good substitute for rice flour ? and will you pls let me know whats rice flour called in Hindi ? Thanks- Nisha
Jaya
December 9, 2008 at 8:45 amRanjitha, go to the Rasgulla recipe and read the comments there for advice on your type of pressure cooker.
Ranjitha
December 9, 2008 at 5:11 amHello Manjulaji,
I want to try the rasgulla recipe , but i have got the traditional Indian cooker with the whistle . My concern is after dropping the paneer balls in the sugar syrup, I close the lid and do I have to let it whistle and then wait for 7 mins and if so how many whistles?
Regards,
Ranjitha
swati
December 9, 2008 at 2:05 amaunti i dont have oven so i want make cake so please hlep me what can do.
cake is bake in cooker this is possible so you please mail me.
swati
December 9, 2008 at 2:03 amaunti your recipe is very good but i see in office so i dont have the spearker so, please show all indigreates name in video. & you making is very easy
swati
December 9, 2008 at 2:00 amplease show the fast because your recipe is loading very slowly
Manjula Jain
December 8, 2008 at 10:57 pmHello Radha,
I have never maid nankhatai over gas. lets try it can work, heat a flat heavy pan and put the nankhatai over and cover, let it cook for about five minutes then turn the nankhatai over and cook another 5 to 6 minutes. Pan should be haevy so its heat evenly and it needs to be covered pan so it can retain heat inside. If you try let me know, if it works.
radha
December 8, 2008 at 8:42 pmHi,
Aunty
I don’t have oven.can i make nan katai on gas
sugan
December 4, 2008 at 6:41 amhi aunty,
ur recipes r awesome…
thanks a lot..
Nita
November 25, 2008 at 4:21 pmToday i saw your bread pakora receipe. its temting me to make it. its very dilious and very easy to make. I am very big fan of yours.
Jayam
November 15, 2008 at 9:13 amVery good aunti. i make again yes? very nice keep up good food. yum yum 🙂
Valiothe Kardikaniama
November 2, 2008 at 8:49 amHi Manjula,
I am a big fan of your and i was a making a one pakora. This is great because i make it with the expired bread and my children (Sallu Kardikaniama and Voincka Kardikaniama) love it! Can i use brown bread to make it? Will it be better or not a one so good with brown breaad?
Thanks Manjula Annti
All my love
Valiothe Kardikaniama
Sapna
October 15, 2008 at 9:48 amHi Manjulaji,
your recipes & tips r excellent. i just wanted to share my little tip for delicious pakora’s.I usuaslly add thick curd to pakora mix . they coome out very crsipy &non oily.
Sudha
September 26, 2008 at 6:32 pmhello Manjula-ji,
I have tried this recipe and we loved it..! sometimes bread goes unused and is the best way to put them to use…! Thank you..:)
Manjula Jain
September 20, 2008 at 12:14 amHi Shubhi, I add rice flour to give little extra crispness to pakoras.
Shubhi
September 19, 2008 at 5:43 pmNamaste Auntyji,
I don’t have rice flour, i m planning to do pakodas tomorow. What is exact function of rice flour?
Thanx a lot.
Naz
September 18, 2008 at 10:52 pmHi Manjula Aunty,
I just tried this bread pakoras, wow they taste great and many thanx to you as it helped me in put something new for a family gathering
Thank you once again
luv & regards
Naz
Daksha
August 15, 2008 at 9:24 amHi manjula,
good Morning!!
Thank you for the recipes its been very helpful to me i just moved to USA after marriage and just started cooking all these days mom used to cook for me after marriage i was really worried abt cooking but i just came acrose your website and its helping me, thanks a lot
Take care
B/Regards
daksha
Jaya
August 12, 2008 at 8:10 pmHi Poornima,
Go the the Bengali Rasgullas recipe and read through the Comments section. You should find a lot of helpful information regarding your question plus more tips from other readers.
poornima
August 12, 2008 at 6:51 pmNamasthe Manjula aunty, i found your website very interesting. and thank you for your vedieo recipes i liked it. i tried making rasmalais. It was wornderful. Paneer malais are bit hard. it was not like melting in mouth. So pls suggest me some ideas to make it soft.
thank you
poornima
Aruna
August 12, 2008 at 12:53 pmNamaste Manjula Aunty,
Iam Aruna, a new reader, just found your website by browsing some othersites. I saw video recipes of yours and I liked it very much. Your recipes seems like mouth watering. Keep on adding other recipes too. I will open this site from now on to check any new recipes coming up to try in my kitchen. Thank you.
Aruna
Jaya
August 12, 2008 at 5:48 amHi Tina, Scroll down below here to my entry on June 20th for bread pakoras. Reply if any questions. 🙂
Tina Rathi
August 12, 2008 at 1:55 amHello Manjula Aunty,
I love your website, and have tried samosas, tamarind chutney and bread pakoras. It really feels like I am watching my own mother when I see you explaining, it is so nice. There was one question I had. Sometimes bread pakoras have filling also, like potato etc., which I love. How do I make stuffed breadpakoras? I tried to put the stuffing between two pieces of bread, then dipping it together in the batter and frying, but it all falls apart in the kadhai. Hope you can give me some advice.
Lots of love and gratitude,
Tina
chefmaster
July 27, 2008 at 10:15 amHi Madam,
Your recipes are awesome. It helps a lot with the recipe vidoes you have added. Please keep on adding more recipes and their videos. THANK YOU !! THANKYOU !!
Savita
July 5, 2008 at 12:38 amHi Manjula Madam,
I was browsing receipe for Paneer, and the site took me to your kitchen. Wow, it was great watching your receipes live and your dishes look very colorful and mouth watering. Felt as if i was in your kitchen live there.
Great receipes for veggies. Shall log on very regularly from now on.
Regards
Savita
Jaya
June 30, 2008 at 7:07 pmArchana,
Also see my comment for Aloo Toast under the recipe for Aloo Masala for Dosa recipe in the Subji category. You may already know about Aloo Toast, but it’s there if you’re interested 🙂
Archana
June 25, 2008 at 8:44 amhi jaya
thanks for stuff bread pakoras recipe.I will try.
Once again thank u so much.
Jaya
June 20, 2008 at 12:53 pmDear Archana:
I’m another reader, but will tell you what I do.
Make Manjula’s Aloo for Masala Dosa recipe. Let it cool to room temp. Take out bread slices and trim off crust.
Moisten the bread with a little water (don’t get them soaking wet).
Gently press down on the bread between your and and the counter top to flatten out slightly.
Put a tablespoon of the potato mixture along the center of the bread (how much you put has to be judged by the size of the bread).
Bring up all the edges of the bread and pinch to seal.
Fry as shown in the Pakora recipe above. Good Luck.
archana
June 20, 2008 at 9:57 amhello
Bread pakoras is really good.But u know how can make stuff bread pakoras?
If u know so pls tell us.
thank u
Anita
June 4, 2008 at 2:27 amJust found your website – thank you so much! Cooking Indian food has always been a mystery to me. Now I can try it on my own! Thanks!!!
Abirami
May 27, 2008 at 11:58 pmhow to do besan or gram flour plz tell thank you!
Manjula Jain
May 27, 2008 at 11:54 pmHello Adirami, I am from north India and do not know Tamil
Abirami
May 27, 2008 at 11:44 pmHello Manjula anty.VANNAKAM(means greetings in tamil).I wanted to know if you are a tamilian.Because im a tamilian.Im 12 years old and have immense intrest in cooking and also won many prizes.Because of my friends and relatives completion i have to open a website.Though i have invented many recipes,I have a doubt.I do not know the names of the spices in english.I saw your spices coloumn in this site but still not have understood.Hopefully if you know tammil,can you help me by giving all spices name(atleast a few important)in both tamil and english?
this would be a great help for me.And your cooking is just awesome.I do not have words to explain it.
Zahra
May 1, 2008 at 11:06 pmMy mouth is watering……I simply love Indian food…..I am yearning for a delicious pakora right at this very moment. I never heard of bread pakoras….thanks for sharing….I must try it ASAP! 🙂
Manjula Jain
April 8, 2008 at 8:48 amI dont like to use the baking soda because pakoras will absorve too much oil try without add like recipe says little re\ice flour.
Tarun
April 8, 2008 at 12:03 amIs there no need for adding pinch of baking soda to make it softer and also same for the pakoras. Awaiting your reply.
susan
April 2, 2008 at 3:24 pmHi Manjula,
I have enjoyed viewing you cooking. So far I only tried one of them and my family loves it. I made the (basen pura). I made a slight change one time and used spinich instead of zucchini, it is nice. I love Indian foods and wish I can make it more often.
Thank you for showing you skill.
Susan