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    Posted on: May 13, 2013 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Bread Poha (vegan)

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    The perfect Indian brunch... Bread Poha prepared with bread and Indian masala. After making this Rotini with Creamy Mushroom Sauce that you all seem to love (thank you very much), I figured it was time to take a turn to the far east and spice things up in the kitchen.  bread poha 061 Enter, Bread Poha! The idea is pretty genius… just take some bread and toss it with some Indian masala, and then allow the bread to soak up all the spices. bread poha 057 This highly aromatic recipe comes to you from Kiran who takes the most unbelievably beautiful & artistic photos that had me salivating, and I just had to resort to making this dish. bread poha 020 In comparison to Kiran’s recipe, I used less bread, less tomato, added more Indian spices and served my poha with this cilantro chutney.  So delicious, especially with the chutney. bread poha 022 It’s the perfect Indian brunch with a hot cup of chai on a rainy afternoon. Hope you try it. bread poha 040 This recipe is: Vegan Whole Wheat Healthy-ish Aromatic Spicy Perfect for Brunch
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    Bread Poha

    Vegan
    Aromatic Indian brunch that's quick and easy to prepare. Perfect with a cup of masala chai.
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    Course: Breakfast & Brunch
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 3 servings
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Calories: 430kcal
    Author: Nisha

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
    • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
    • 1 spring curry leaves / curry pata
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 3 small tomatoes, chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
    • 2 ½ teaspoon coriander powder
    • salt to taste
    • ⅓ cup water
    • 2 medium size white potatoes, microwaved, peeled, cubed
    • 8 slice 100% whole wheat bread, 1 inch cubes
    • ½ teaspoon garam masala

    Instructions

    • Start by chopping the green chilies and onions. Set aside the curry leaves.
    • Heat a pot on medium heat, add oil, once hot, add the mustard seeds.
    • Once they splutter after a few seconds, add the turmeric powder. Stir.
    • Add the green chilies and curry leaves. Stir and allow this to cook for about 10 seconds.
    • Add the onions and season with salt. Stir. Let the onions cook for about 5 minutes or until they are slightly golden.
    • Chop the tomatoes.
    • Add the tomatoes to the onions.
    • Season with red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Stir.
    • Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low-medium heat (dial 4). Let the tomatoes cook down for about 10 minutes until you have a paste-like consistency.
    • In the meantime, microwave, peel, and cube the potatoes.
    • Also, cube the 8 slices of bread.
    • Check on the onion-tomato mixture, this is what you should have… masala mixture.
    • Add water.
    • This is what you should have
    • Add the potatoes. Stir and let the potatoes cook for about 3 minutes.
    • This is what you should have.
    • Add the bread.
    • Toss well. Takes a bit of effort.
    • Add the garam masala and season with salt, if need be.>
    • I made this super quick Cilantro Chutney to go with it, minus the coconut.
    • Serve immediately. Top with chutney, and squirt some lemon if you’d like. Heaven!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 14gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 454mgPotassium: 1034mgFiber: 11gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 585IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 172mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword Bread Poha, Poha
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    1. Khushboo says

      May 13, 2013 at 10:51 am

      Poha's actually one of the few Indian dishes I quite like! I've neve tried bread poha but it's yum made with rice flakes! Although marriage is not in the cards yet for me, I should probably start developing some Indian culinary skills..otherwise all my husband will be getting is peanut butter toast, oatmeal or eggs for brunch ;)!

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 15, 2013 at 2:17 am

        I love the original Poha too with peanuts and rice flakes. Haha... dude, you don't need to develop those skills if you live in India, you can always hire help. 🙂 I eat pb& toast more than I can count.

        Reply
      • Khushboo says

        May 15, 2013 at 4:36 am

        Haha well if me & my future hubby live abroad, he better be racking in some good $$$$ so we can hire house help 😉

        Reply
    2. Dixya says

      May 13, 2013 at 11:51 am

      I was intrigued when Kiran posted this recipe. I am going to try this sometime soon- it sounds like Indian savory bread pudding.

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 15, 2013 at 2:17 am

        It is delicious.. definitely savory and spicy.

        Reply
    3. Parita says

      May 13, 2013 at 6:30 pm

      Just sent this recipe to my mom! Making it soon. My mouth is watering. 🙂

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 15, 2013 at 2:18 am

        Thanks Parita, saw that you already made this on Istagram, glad that you liked it. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says

      May 13, 2013 at 8:17 pm

      Looks so delicious, warm and hearty! Love this!

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 15, 2013 at 2:19 am

        Just as you described.. delicious, warm, and hearty. Thanks Georgia.

        Reply
    5. Ameena says

      May 13, 2013 at 8:42 pm

      Looks delicious...I saw this on Kiran's site as well and I definitely want to try it! So your hubby liked it better than the rotini? 🙂

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 15, 2013 at 2:20 am

        Thanks.. it is delicious. This definitely out did the Mushroom Rotini. Haha! Hope you try this.

        Reply
    6. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

      May 13, 2013 at 11:11 pm

      Your recipe turned out so delicious!! And now I want it with my cuppa tea 🙂 Thanks for the compliments and linking up, sweets 🙂

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 15, 2013 at 2:21 am

        Thanks to you Kiran.. it was awesome. You're welcome.

        Reply
    7. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

      May 14, 2013 at 1:25 am

      I've never had anything like this! I would go crazy over the green chutney...

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 15, 2013 at 2:21 am

        The chutney took this dish to a whole new level. You'd enjoy this.

        Reply
    8. Joanne says

      May 14, 2013 at 11:04 am

      I'm so intrigued by these...they're almost like fried bits of spiced bread pudding! Very cool.

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 15, 2013 at 2:22 am

        Definitely not fried, it's pretty healthy... and delicious. I like the sound of spiced bread pudding.

        Reply
    9. Tertúlia da Susy says

      May 14, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      Gostei muito, ótima sugestão.
      Boa semana
      Kiss, Susana
      Nota: Ver o passatempo a decorrer no meu blog:
      http://tertuliadasusy.blogspot.pt/2013/05/2-edicao-do-projeto-escolha-do.html

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 15, 2013 at 2:22 am

        Thank you.

        Reply
    10. Guru Uru says

      May 14, 2013 at 8:32 pm

      What a creative twist on poha, it looks delicious 😀

      Cheers
      CCU

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 15, 2013 at 2:22 am

        Thanks CCU. 🙂

        Reply
    11. Lawyer Loves Lunch says

      May 15, 2013 at 3:59 am

      Love bread, love potatoes, and am totally missing the desi spices in my cooking these days. Needless to say, I'll be making this soon 🙂

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 15, 2013 at 4:16 am

        Thanks.. I don't cook Indian food as often either, it's sooooooooo much effort when you are working full time. This is awesome to make for a weekend brunch. 🙂

        Reply
    12. easyfoodsmith says

      May 15, 2013 at 10:06 am

      Yours is the third bread poha recipe that i have come across over the past two days...i guess it is some sort of divine signal to me to try this asap 😉
      Lovely clicks and a very tempting poha.

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 18, 2013 at 3:52 am

        easyfoodsmith - This recipe must be floating around the internet. You should try it, it's so yummy!

        Reply
    13. Gourmantine says

      May 15, 2013 at 10:31 am

      I've never tried bead poha, but it sounds delicious, love everything about the dish!

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 18, 2013 at 3:52 am

        Hope you try it, it's like a savory bread pudding.

        Reply
    14. Amelia grace says

      May 16, 2013 at 2:56 am

      I have never tried or heard of bread poha, sounds like a brilliant idea for a warm dish instead of eating toast !
      I just made the traditional style poha, which I love and now will try this recipe. I love the recipes you choose to post, this will be the second one I am trying so far 🙂

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 18, 2013 at 3:53 am

        Amelia - you would love this dish, it's like Indian Fusion. I love traditional poha too. 🙂

        Reply
    15. Deepti says

      May 16, 2013 at 9:17 pm

      This is such a easy recipe! love it and will definitely be a good hit on weekends!

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 18, 2013 at 3:53 am

        Hope you try it, let me know how it turns out.

        Reply
    16. Jahnavi @ Indian Khana Made Easy says

      May 18, 2013 at 4:38 pm

      Wow this looks yum. Have to try. Never thought to use bread. We usually make poha with flattened rice.

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 20, 2013 at 12:48 am

        Jahnavi - I usually make Poha the traditional way as well, the bread masala mixture is a unique twist on a classic. Hope you try it.

        Reply

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