“Bread poha” made from leftover pieces of bread.
Laced with curry leaves, peanuts, green chilies and lemon juice.
To serve 2-3 generously;
2-3 cups of left over bread (crust-less), chopped into small chunks.
1 small onion chopped fine
1 small tomato chopped fine
1-2 green chilies chopped fine
1-2 cloves of garlic minced
1/2″ ginger root, skin peeled and grated
1-2 Tbsp raw peanuts
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig of curry leaves
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves chopped
Juice of 1/2-1 lemon
1 tsp turmeric powder
1-2 tsp of curry powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Roast peanuts on medium heat for 6-8 minutes in 1 Tbsp of OO till the raw smell goes away.
Add the onions, tomatoes, curry leaves, mustard seeds and green chilies. Saute for 6-7 minutes till the onions caramelize.
Add the bread chunks. Add the spices. Toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Finish with fresh cilantro and a big squeeze of lemon.