Anda Bread Pakora
PakistaniPakistani RecipesGolden eggsMedium
Bread triangles dipped in a spiced besan-egg batter and deep-fried until crisp. A popular Pakistani tea-time snack with chutney.
Prep time10 min
Cook time20 min
Total time30 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 4 bread slices
- 0.5 cup besan (gram flour)
- 1 green chilli
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander
- 0.5 tsp red chilli powder
- 0.5 tsp garam masala
- 0.5 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
- salt to taste
- cooking oil for frying
- imli chutney to serve
Method
- Cut each bread slice into triangles.
- Whisk the besan with the eggs, red chilli, garam masala, ajwain and salt into a thick batter; stir in chopped chilli and coriander.
- Heat oil in a karahi on medium heat.
- Dip each bread triangle in the batter, coating fully.
- Fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Drain on paper towel and serve hot with imli chutney.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)380 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)21 g
Carbs (estimate)34 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Food safety: fry in hot oil until the batter is golden and the egg is fully cooked; drain well. Allergens: contains egg and wheat (gluten); besan is chickpea flour. Keep the batter thick so it coats the bread; add a little rice flour for extra crispness. Nutrition values are estimates.