A quick, cheesy snack to satisfy evening hunger or midnight cravings.
When it comes to comfort food, bread and eggs are timeless staples. Celebrity chef and MasterChef India judge Ranveer Brar elevates these humble ingredients into a delightful snack—bread omelette pakoda. This recipe is not only indulgent but also quick to prepare, making it perfect for tea-time gatherings or late-night hunger pangs. With a preparation time of just 10 minutes and a cooking time of about 25 minutes, the dish is ready in half an hour and serves two people generously.
Ingredients Breakdown
The recipe is built around three components:
- Egg Mixture: Eight eggs whisked with salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, ginger, and coriander leaves.
- Stuffing: Butter-sautéed onions combined with scrambled eggs, boiled potatoes, green chillies, coriander, and grated cheese.
- Coating: The remaining egg mixture enriched with milk and cheese, used to bind and crisp up the bread.
Other essentials include seven slices of bread (edges trimmed), sev for optional crunch, butter and oil for shallow frying, and ice cream sticks to shape the snack into fun lollies. Garnishes like ketchup, mayonnaise, and coriander sprigs add the finishing touch.
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Egg Mixture: Beat eggs with spices and herbs, then set aside.
- Stuffing: Sauté onions in butter until translucent, add half the egg mixture, scramble lightly, then fold in potatoes, chillies, coriander, and cheese.
- Coating: Mix the remaining egg blend with milk and cheese.
- Assembly: Spread stuffing on bread slices, insert ice cream sticks, and sandwich with another slice. Cut into halves, dip in the coating, and dust with sev if desired.
- Cooking: Shallow fry in butter and oil until golden brown.
- Serving: Garnish with ketchup, mayonnaise, sev, and cheese. Serve hot.
Why It Works
The bread provides a crisp exterior, while the egg-potato-cheese filling delivers a soft, flavourful centre. The addition of sev adds crunch, and the lollipop-style presentation makes it fun and easy to eat. It’s a versatile recipe, ideal for family snacks, party starters, or even a quirky midnight indulgence.
Chef Ranveer Brar’s bread omelette pakoda is proof that simple ingredients, when combined thoughtfully, can create a dish that’s both comforting and exciting.
