Stuffed Bread Pakoda

A lovely and filling snack for you. It is more of a breakfast than snack. If you have left over aloo sabji then it can be made in a jiffy. Here is the recipe for the yummy, crisp bites!

Ingredients :

For the stuffing

Potato - 2 (boiled and mashed)

Onion - 1 Chopped finely

Ginger - 1/2 sp grated

Green Chilleis - 1, 2

Frozen Peas - 1/4 cup(optional)

Mustard seeds

Cumin seeds

Turmeric - a pinch

Coriander powder, garam masala - 1tbsp(optional)

Salt

For the Covering :

Bread - 6 slices

Besan(chikpea flour) - 1 cup

Rice flour - 1/2 cup

Turmeric - a pinch

Chilli powder - 1/2 tbsp

Water

Salt

Procedure :

1. Prepare the stuffing. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard, cumin seeds, ginger, green chillies and onions one by one. Add mashed potato and mix well.Adjust the seasoning.

2. In the meanwhile, prepare the batter for the covering. Take flours in a bowl. Add chilli powder, turmeric and salt. add water and mix them to a medium consistency.

3. Cut the crusts off the breads. Take one bread and spread the potato mixture tightly. Place another slice over this. Press it.

4. Cut this diagonally into two slices

5. Dip one piece into the batter, turn both sides so that it is coated nicely on both sides

6. Deep fry until it turns brown one by one in medium high hot oil. 

7. Serve them with your favorite chutney!