Crispy Cottage Cheese & Potato Bread Pakoras
35 minutes
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About Crispy Cottage Cheese & Potato Bread Pakoras
Experience the irresistible delight of Cottage Cheese & Potato Bread Pakoras, a beloved Indian street food snack. This recipe elevates the classic pakora by incorporating creamy paneer (cottage cheese) and fluffy potatoes into a flavorful bread sandwich, then expertly frying it to golden perfection.The combination of crispy bread, spiced potato filling, and tangy chutney creates an explosion of textures and tastes in every bite. It's surprisingly easy to make, perfect for a quick appetizer or a fun family meal. Get ready to impress your taste buds!This recipe uses readily available ingredients and clear instructions, making it accessible even for novice cooks. Prepare to be amazed by how this simple recipe delivers such incredible flavor and satisfaction.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep20 minutes
Cook15 minutes
Total35 minutes
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 2 Potato boiled and grated, medium-sized
- 1/2 medium Onion finely chopped
- 2 Chili finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference), green
- 2 tbsp Coriander finely chopped
- 1 tsp Mango Powder dry mango powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder (adjust to taste), red
- 200 gm Cottage Cheese cut into long, indian cottage cheese, thin slices
For the Pakoras
For the Batter
- 1 cup Gram Flour besan
- 1/2 tsp Carom Seed carom seeds
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- Water Water enough to make a smooth, pourable batter
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
Prepare the Filling
- Combine grated potatoes, chopped onion, green chilies, coriander, amchur powder, salt, and red chili powder in a bowl. Mix well.
Assemble the Pakoras
- Spread a thin layer of green chutney on one slice of bread. Top with a spoonful of the potato mixture and a thin slice of paneer.
- Place another slice of bread on top, pressing gently to seal the filling. Repeat with remaining bread slices.
Make the Batter
- In a separate bowl, whisk together gram flour, ajwain, salt, and enough water to create a smooth, pourable batter.
Fry the Pakoras
- Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium heat. Dip each bread pakora into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve
- Cut each pakora into halves or quarters and serve hot with your favorite chutney and a cup of chai.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Bread Pakoras
- For extra crispy pakoras, ensure your batter isn't too thin. Add a little more gram flour if needed.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying. Work in batches to maintain the oil temperature and achieve even browning.
- Adjust the amount of green chilies and red chili powder according to your spice preference.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of garam masala or turmeric powder to the potato filling.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 638mgPotassium: 785mgFiber: 9gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 422IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 337mgIron: 4mg
Meera Girdhar
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So delicious! Excited to make it.
Such a scrumptious dish! Thank you.
My favorite!!!
This looks divine! Can’t wait to make it.
I’m eager to make this recipe!