Bread pakoras

There are days when the heart craves for deep fried stuff. You know it is a calorie bomb, but when the raindrops are pattering down and everything is clean and fresh, your heart overrules your mind, and ou give in to temptation.

8 slices bread

1 medium potatoes

1 beetroot

1 big carrot

1/3 cup besan

1/2 tsp haldi powder

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp garam masala powder

1 tsp oil

Salt to taste

Oil for deep frying

Method:

Boil the potatoes. Peel, mash and keep aside. 

Peel and chop the beetroots and carrots. Steam till just cooked. Keep aside. 

Mix the potatoes, vegetables, and salt. Divide into four equal parts. 

Start heating the oil. 

Mix besan, haldi powder, chilli powder, garam masala powder and salt. Add the oil and mix. Add water gradually to make a smooth paste. 

Spread the potato stuffing on the bread evenly. Cover with another slice and cut into triangles. 

Drop a bit of batter in the oil- if it immediately rises to the top, the oil is ready. 

Dip the triangles in the batter so it is coated evenly, and slide into the oil. Slide as many triangles as will fit comfortably. When one side is browned, turn over and let the other side brown. Drain on a kitchen towel and serve with ketchup or green chutney.