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    Published: May 13, 2013 · Modified: Jun 24, 2023 by Nisha · This post may contain affiliate links · 32 Comments

    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.
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    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.
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    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

    5 from 1 vote
    By: Nisha
    Aromatic Indian brunch that's quick and easy to prepare. Perfect with a cup of masala chai.
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Servings 3 servings
    Calories 430 kcal
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    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
    Course Breakfast & Brunch
    Cuisine Indian
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    1. 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.

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      • 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.

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