A quick fix. Perfect for an evening snack with hot chai or a weekday dinner! Btw, ‘Kulukkal’ (in Tamil) means – give it a shake! A humble yet innovative dish, it transforms leftover bread into a tantalizing treat. With a medley of spices, and the comforting aroma of toasted bread, each bite is a delightful surprise, promising a unique culinary experience.
Bread Kulukkal
Transform leftover bread into a delightful dish with a medley of spices and a comforting aroma. Roast bread, mix with a coarse spicy paste, and sauté with onions for a unique culinary experience.
Ingredients
- 15 slices White Bread cut into small squares
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 Red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Coriander (Cilantro) Leaves
- Salt to taste
Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 1/2 tsp Urad Dhal
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
Wet Masala
- 1 Onion (small) roughly chopped
- 2 Vine Tomatoes roughly chopped
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 5 Dried Red Chilies dry roasted
- Grind all the above to a coarse paste. Do not add water.
Instructions
Now, lets cook!
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add the bread pieces and fry for some time till it turns light brown. Keep it aside.
- When it cools down, mix the wet masala with the fried bread pieces.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil. Season with the ingredients under seasoning.
- Then add the chopped onions, fry till golden and then add the bread, salt and keep sautéing till nice and brown in medium flame.
- Add a handful of chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Tip
- Add a tsp of ghee at the end and mix well for a good aroma and flavor.
looks yum!