Bread pakoda is a classic rainy-day and school-gate snack—slices of bread stuffed (usually with spiced potato), dipped in besan batter and deep-fried. Crispy outside, soft and masaledaar inside, it’s a popular choice with chai, especially in North India.
History & Local Story
Bread pakoda grew out of two things Indians love: pakodas and the easy availability of sliced bread in cities. As bread became common in bakeries and homes, street vendors started dipping it in gram-flour batter and frying it like other pakodas.
Soon, someone added a potato masala layer between two slices, and the stuffed bread pakoda was born. Today you’ll see it outside schools, offices and at small tea stalls—cheap, filling and perfect for quick hunger.
What You’ll Taste
- Crisp, golden besan coating
- Soft bread inside
- Spicy potato filling (in stuffed version)
- Served with green chutney, imli chutney or simple mirchi & chai