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How to Make Crispy Bread Pakore with Mustard Oil

Popular Indian street food snack bread pakore is ideal for a rainy day or when you’re yearning for something crispy and tasty. Made by dipping bread slices in a spiced gram flour batter and frying them to perfection, Bread Pakore tastes even better cooked in mustard oil. We will walk you on how to make Bread Pakore with mustard oil—more especially, with Double Hiran Mustard Oil for best results—on this blog.

Ingredients

To make Bread Pakore with mustard oil, you will need the following ingredients:

• 4 slices of bread, cut into halves or quarters
• 1 cup gram flour (besan)
• 2 tablespoons rice flour (optional, for extra crispiness)
• 2 tablespoons Double Hiran Mustard Oil (for the batter)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed
• Double Hiran Mustard Oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. Prepare the Batter

1. In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, ajwain, and salt.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of Double Hiran Mustard Oil to the dry ingredients and mix well.
3. Gradually add water to the mixture, whisking continuously to form a smooth, lump-free batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

2. Heat the Oil

1. Heat enough Double Hiran Mustard Oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
2. To check if the oil is ready, drop a small amount of batter into the oil. If it sizzles and rises to the surface, the oil is ready for frying.

3. Coat and Fry the Bread

1. Dip every slice of bread into the batter such that it covers all sides equally.
2. Fried in batches, gently lay the bread slices covered in hot oil.
3. Turning sometimes, fry the bread pakore until it is golden brown and crispy on all sides.
4. Remove the pakore from the oil using a slotted spoon; drain them on paper towels to eliminate extra oil.

4. Serve

1. Serve the hot Bread Pakore with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or ketchup.
2. Enjoy them as a tea time snack or a light meal.

Health Benefits

Using Double Hiran Mustard Oil in your Bread Pakore improves the taste and offers several health advantages as well. Rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats—which are good for heart health—mustard oil Additionally included are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which aid in digestion and help lower inflammation.

Conclusion

Making Bread Pakore with mustard oil is ultimately a great approach to savoring a crispy and delicious snack. This classic recipe gains many health advantages and a unique taste from Double Hiran Mustard Oil. Try this easy and great recipe right now to enjoy Double Hiran Mustard Oil’s goodness in your cooking.