Bread Pakora

Bread pakora's are delightful. If you have a cheat day in the week I'd recommend trying these. Bread pakora's are pieces of bread that are dipped in a spiced batter and deep fried.There are wonderfully crunchy on the outside, and soft and chewy on the inside. I prefer to just eat this with ketchup, but they can also be served with your favorite chutney. This recipe is super easy, super fast.

Ingredients:

• 1 c. besan flour
• 1-2 green chili's, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 1 tsp garlic, grated
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1-1.5 c. water
• Sliced bread, cut into triangles
• 1-2 c. oil

*If you'll notice, I was missing the ginger, garlic, and green chili's, but that's fine! I always just use what I have on hand.

Directions: 

1. In a large pan with high sides, add about 1-2 inches of oil and set on medium-high to heat up.

2.  In a large bowl, mix the besan, ginger, garlic, green chili's, garam masala, red chili powder, salt. The amount of water you need always varies. Start by adding a little at a time and mix thoroughly. You're looking for a nice, batter-like consistency. 

3. Add the onions and mix them in.

4. Now take your bread triangles, and one at a time coat them in the mixture. Then quickly add them to the hot oil.

5. Let them fry for about 2 minutes on each side.

6. You want them to turn a nice golden-brown color.

7. Once they're done, place them on a plate lined with paper towels to allow the excess oil to drain off.

And that's it! Your bread pakora's are ready to eat!