Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe
40 Mins
6-7 People
05 Mins
Introduction: Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe
The first time I tried the Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe, I was surprised by how different it felt from a normal bread pakoda. It looked like a sandwich, but inside it had the same spicy feeling of vada pav.
This Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe took me straight to Mumbai street food vibes. Crispy besan outside, spicy potato stuffing inside, and that garlic-chilli thecha giving proper jhanjhanahat. It is one of those snacks that feels simple but has a lot of emotion attached to it.
Ingredients of Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe
Portion / Servings: 6–7 pax
Preparation Time: 05 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
For Pounded Garlic & Green Chilli
- Garlic – 8–10 cloves
- Green chilli – 3–4 pcs
For Stuffing
- Oil – 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
- Curry leaves – 7–8 pcs
- Pounded garlic & green chilli – 1½ tbsp
- Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Boiled potatoes – 2–3 pcs
- Splash of water
- Fresh coriander (chopped) – 2 tbsp
For Pattice Batter
- Besan – 2 cups
- Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Water – as required
Other Ingredients
- Bread slices – as required
- Oil – for frying
Instructions of Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe
Step 1: Prepare the Garlic-Chilli Base
Begin by crushing fresh garlic cloves and green chilies into a coarse paste. Heat oil in a pan until it shimmers, then add mustard seeds and allow them to pop, releasing their nutty aroma. Add curry leaves and let them sizzle for a few seconds. Now add the garlic and green chilli paste and sauté on medium heat until the raw sharpness reduces and it becomes fragrant. Add turmeric powder and salt, mix well so the spices coat the mixture evenly. This base should smell spicy, garlicky, and full of heat.
Step 2: Cook the Potato Filling
Add the boiled potatoes to the pan and lightly crush them using a spoon or masher. Sprinkle a small splash of water so the mixture stays moist and does not stick to the pan. Cook for a few minutes so the potatoes absorb all the flavours of garlic, chilli, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. Add freshly chopped coriander and mix well. The filling should be moist, spicy, and easy to spread. Switch off the flame and let the mixture cool slightly.
Step 3: Make the Besan Batter
In a bowl, add besan, turmeric powder, and salt. Slowly add water and whisk continuously to make a smooth batter with no lumps. The batter should not be too thick or too thin. It should coat the bread properly and give a crisp outer layer when fried.
Step 4: Assemble the Bread Pattice
Take bread slices and trim the edges if you like. Spread a layer of the prepared potato filling evenly on one slice. Cover it with another bread slice and gently press to form a sandwich. Make sure the stuffing is not too thick and is evenly spread.
Step 5: Coat the Pattice with Batter
Dip each prepared bread sandwich into the besan batter. Ensure it is coated properly on all sides. This batter coating will turn crispy and golden during frying and protect the filling inside.
Step 6: Fry the Pattice
Heat oil in a deep pan on medium heat. Carefully slide the batter-coated pattice into the hot oil. Fry in batches, turning gently, until golden brown and crisp from all sides. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Step 7: Serve Hot
Serve the Bombay Bread Pattice hot with green chutney, ketchup, or any dip of your choice. The outside should be crisp and crunchy, while the inside remains soft, spicy, and full of flavour. This snack captures the true emotion and taste of Mumbai street food.
About the Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe
The Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe is unique because it combines the soul of vada pav with the shape of a bread sandwich. Inside the bread, the stuffing is made exactly like vada pav filling, spicy, garlicky, and full of green chilli heat.
What makes this Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe special is the garlic and green chilli thecha. This step is very important because it gives that sharp, street-style bite. The stuffing is moist, not dry, so every bite feels soft inside and crisp outside.
This Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe is dipped in besan batter and fried till golden and crispy. It is Bombay-style bread pakoda, but with its own identity. As Chef says, for Bombay people this is not just food, it is emotion.
Cooking Tips for Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe
- For the Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe, always make the stuffing spicy. Mild stuffing will not give the real street-style taste.
- The garlic and green chilli thecha is very important. Do not skip or reduce it.
- Sprinkle a little water while mashing potatoes so the stuffing stays moist.
- The besan batter should be medium consistency, not too thick and not too thin.
- Oil should be medium-hot while frying the Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe so it becomes crispy without breaking.
Pairing Guide for Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe
- The Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe tastes best with green chutney.
- You can also eat it with ketchup or mayo-based chutney, but green chutney is unbeatable.
- Serve this Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe with cutting chai for full street food experience.
- This snack works perfectly as an evening tea-time snack.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe
1. What is Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe?
The Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe is a Bombay-style bread pakoda filled with vada pav-style potato stuffing.
2. Is Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe same as bread pakoda?
No, the Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe uses vada pav stuffing, which makes it different from regular bread pakoda.
3. Why is garlic thecha important in Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe?
The garlic thecha gives the Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe its spicy, street-style jhanjhanahat.
4. Can I make Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe less spicy?
You can reduce spice, but the real taste of the Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe comes from its spiciness.
5. What oil temperature is best for Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe?
Medium-hot oil is best so the Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe fries evenly and becomes crispy.
6. Can I add cheese or vegetables to Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe?
You can add cheese or vegetables, but street-style Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe does not include them.
7. Why should the batter not be too thick?
Thick batter can make the Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe heavy and may cause it to break while frying.
8. What chutney goes best with Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe?
Green chutney pairs best with the Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe.
9. Is Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe a street food?
Yes, the Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe is a popular street-style snack in Bombay.
10. When is the best time to eat Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe?
The Bombay Bread Pattice Recipe is best enjoyed hot during evening tea time.