• Besan (Gram Flour) - 2 cups
• Chilli powder - 2 tsp (as per your choice/requirement)
• Ajwain - ½ tsp
• Hing powder a pinch
• Turmeric powder - a pinch
• Rice flour - 2 tsp
• Bread slices - 5-6
• Salt
• A pinch of baking soda (optional)
• Oil for deep frying

In a bowl, mix the besan, chilli powder, ajwain, hing powder, rice flour, salt.

Add water and make a smooth batter for the bhaji (pakoda).

Heat two tsp oil and mix with the batter for a crispy pakoda.

If you add the hot oil in the mix, there is no need to add soda.

Cut the bread slices into four pieces.

Dip each piece in the batter and deep fry.

Remove the excess oil by placing them in paper napkin.

Serve hot with sauce/chutney.

by Pak101.com (few years ago!) / 1472 views