Ingredients & Measurements
Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.
FOR FILLING
- Oil (तेल) - 3 tbsp
- Cumin (जीरा) - 1 tsp
- Coriander seeds (धनिया बीज) - 1 tbsp
- Ginger chopped (अदरक) - 2 tsp
- Green chilli, chopped (हरि मिर्च) - 2 nos
- Potato, boiled & mashed (उबला आलू) - 1½ cups
- Salt (नमक) - to taste
- Chilli powder (मिर्च पाउडर) - 1½ tsp
- Chaat masala (चाट मसाला) - 2 tsp
- Coriander, chopped (ताज़ा धनिया)- handful
- Turmeric (हल्दी) - ½ tsp
FOR BATTER
- Gram flour (बेसन) - 1½ cups
- Salt (नमक) - to taste
- Chilli powder (मिर्च पाउडर) - 1½ tsp
- Turmeric (हल्दी) - ½ tsp
- Ajwain (अजवाइन) - a generous pinch
- Coriander, chopped (ताज़ा धनिया) - handful
- Water (पानी) - 1½ cups (approx)
FOR COOKING
- Paneer slices (पनीर) - 8 nos (25 gms each)
- Chaat masala (चाट मसाला) - 1 tbsp
- Bread slices (ब्रेड स्लाइस) - 8 nos
- Oil (तेल) - for frying
FOR ASSEMBLING
- Sweet Curd (मीठी दही) - ½ cup
- Tamarind Chutney (इमली चटनी) - ½ cup
- Mint chutney (पुदीना चटनी) - ½ cup
- Sev (सेव) - ¼ cup
- Coriander, chopped (ताज़ा धनिया) - handful
- Pomegranate (अनार) - handful
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
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07:54 Plating Bread Pakora Chaat
Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip
Always soak fresh paneer cubes in warm, lightly salted water for 10 minutes before cooking. If pan-frying paneer, do so for no more than 60–90 seconds per side on medium-high heat to preserve its velvety, melt-in-the-mouth texture and prevent rubberiness.
Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice
How long can I store leftover बारिश में बनाये ये टेस्टी ब्रेड पकौड़ा चाट?
You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.
Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?
Yes! Substitute paneer with extra-firm pressed tofu or roasted plant-based paneer alternatives. Replace dairy butter/ghee with mustard oil, coconut oil, or refined groundnut oil.
What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?
Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.