Mix maida, sugar, salt, chilly powder, turmeric powder, fenugreek powder(optional) in a bowl.
Add an egg into this mixture beating it slowly.
Now slowly add water to this mixture ensuring that the consistency is thick but not too watery.
Heat oil in a pan.
When oil is hot enough and ready for frying, dip the bread halves one at a time and fry it. Don`t keep the bread slices in the mixture for too long. Also, ensure that the bread slices are equally covered in thin batter.
Simmer the stove if needed so that the color of the fried slices remain slightly brown or even yellow.
Place the fried slices on tissue or kitchen paper and soak up all the extra oil. The fried slices are soft and slightly sweet to taste.
Serve this along with tomato ketchup(if preferred).
Bread pakoda is a quick evening snack and a saviour when you have unexpected visitors.