Warm, soft and puffy with a golden and crisp exterior, the Navajo fry bread recipe is a beloved treat with a complex history.

WHITE CENTER, Wash — They may be puffy and light but fry bread actually has a dark history dating back to when Native Americans were put on reservations and given government rations for food.

Regular bread pakora is a crowd favourite. Cut off the edges of bread slices, simply coat them with besan batter and then fry until crisp. In this less-oil recipe, the batter-coated bread pieces are ...