What can I use instead of gram flour for pakora?

* An equivalent quantity of gram flour should replace the plain/all-purpose flour and cornflour/corn starch wherever possible.

Is pakora made from besan?

Besan Pakora is an easy snack recipe which is prepared with gram flour, onions and spices. It is an all-time favourite snack for everyone in India from kids to adults. Especially these are made during rainy days to serve with a hot cup of coffee /tea. Today I prepared these Besan Pakora for my kids as an evening snack.

Why my pakoras are not crispy?

Some thick and some thin will not yield you crispy pakoras. If the oil is not hot enough, the pakoras will soak up oil. If the oil is too hot, the onion pakoda will brown outside but will not get cooked inside. Frying pakoras: Pakodas have to be fried on a medium high flame.

How do you keep pakoras crispy?

Another easy way to keep the pakoras crisp for long is to double fry them. The trick is to fry them first on medium heat and then take them off the flame. Next, fry them on high heat till they turn golden and crisp.

What kind of filling do you use for bread pakora?

To make stuffed bread pakodas, make a filling of your choice using either paneer, potato, or a mixture of both. To make Aloo Bread Pakoda Filling, heat 2 tsp oil in a pan. Add hing and cumin seeds to it and let them crackle for a few seconds.

Why do you need besan coating on bread pakoras?

The besan coating on the bread slices give it a delicious and crunchy texture and a bite into these bread pakoras with its subtle flavours will keep you wanting for more. It’s important to see to it that the pan is not overcrowded while frying the pakoras, as they may stick together if not done right.

Do you have to add hot oil to Pakora dough?

Many people add some hot oil to the pakora dough just before frying as this helps to make the onion pakoda crisp, lighter & will prevent them from soaking up oil. For the recipe mentioned below, you can add about 1 to 2 tbsps hot oil from the kadai once the deep frying oil turns hot. Is there any leavening agent used to make onion pakora?

Which is the best recipe for Punjabi bread pakora?

Punjabi Bread Pakora. Bread Pakora is a very famous Indian tea time snack and breakfast recipe and is quite easy to make. You can either make it without any filling with just bread and the batter or fill it with a spicy potato or paneer filling and make Aloo Bread pakora. Here is how to make Punjabi Bread Pakora Recipe at home (Step by Step).