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bread bhurji recipe | whole wheat bread masala snack | crispy bread bhurji | Indian veg bread bhurji without egg is an instant snack which can be made at any time of the day. Learn how to make whole wheat bread masala snack.

To make bread bhurji, in a bowl, combine the curds, turmeric powder and salt with 2 tablespoons of water and mix well. Add the cubes of bread and mix well till the bread is coated with the curd mixture. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds. When they crackle, add the green chillies, curry leaves and ginger and sauté for a few seconds. Add the onion slices and sauté till they are lightly browned. Add the bread mixture and sauté over low heat, stirring occasionally till the bread browns lightly. Serve the bread bhurji hot garnished with the coriander.

Have some leftover bread? Try this Indian veg bread bhurji without egg. Ready in a jiffy, it has a perfect blend of spices which lends it a notable aroma. In this recipe, we have made a blend of curd, turmeric powder and salt and then added bread to it, so it absorbs the flavours well.

Well, a few varieties of bread are available in the market, but when you have time on hand you can bake one at home. You can make your choice between white bread and whole wheat bread or even opt for multigrain bread. Prefer to use these homemade breads within a day or 2 to enjoy their freshness.

If you want your bread to be slightly crispy, then toast the bread pieces as shown below. This crispy bread bhurji too has to be served immediately on making like its non-toasted version. To enjoy a spicy version of this snack, you can add little chilli powder along with turmeric powder.

Tips for bread bhurji. 1. If you don't like your bhurji a little soggy, then cook bread on both sides on a tava till brown and a bit crisp. 2. Instead of whole wheat bread you can also use multigrain bread, brown bread or in a hurry then plain bread. 3. If you are healthy, then you substitute low fat curds with regular homemade curd. 4. Cut your whole wheat bread into square shape as they are much easier to eat when in uniform pieces. Retain the crust of the bread.

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North Indian Vegetarian FoodPunjabi Swadisht NashtaWhole Wheat RecipesQuick breakfastBreakfast Upma, PohaQuick Evening SnacksIndian Snacks for Entertaining

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients


For Bread Bhurji
5 slices whole wheat bread , cut into cubes
1/2 cup low fat curds (dahi)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 slit green chilli
3 to 4 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1/4 cup sliced onions
2 tsp oil
salt to taste

For The Garnish
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method
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    For bread bhurji
  1. To make {span class="bold1"}bread bhurji{/span}, in a bowl, combine the curds, turmeric powder and salt with 2 tablespoons of water and mix well.
  2. Add the cubes of bread and mix well till the bread is coated with the curd mixture.
  3. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
  4. When they crackle, add the green chillies, curry leaves and ginger and sauté for a few seconds.
  5. Add the onion slices and sauté till they are lightly browned.
  6. Add the bread mixture and sauté over low heat, stirring occasionally till the bread browns lightly.
  7. Serve the {span class="bold1"}bread bhurji{/span} hot garnished with the coriander.

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what is bread bhurji made off ?
  1. what is bread bhurji made off ? whole wheat bread Indian masala snack is made from 5 whole wheat bread slices , cut into cubes, 1/2 cup curds (dahi), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 green chilli, slit, salt to taste, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing), 3 to 4 curry leaves (kadi patta), 1/2 tsp grated ginger (adrak), 1/4 cup thinly sliced onions, 1 tbsp oil and coriander for garmish.

making bread bhurji mixture
  1. To make the mixture for bread bhurji recipe | whole wheat bread masala snack | crispy bread bhurji | Indian veg bread bhurji without egg, in a deep glass bowl put 1/2 cup curds (dahi).
  2. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi). 
  3. Add salt to taste. 
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of water.
  5. Mix well.
  6. Add whole wheat bread, cut into cubes from 5 slices of bread. You can use any bread you wish.
  7. Mix well.

cooking bread bhurji
  1. To make bread bhurji recipe | whole wheat bread masala snack | crispy bread bhurji | Indian veg bread bhurji without egg, heat 2 teaspoons oil.
  2. Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera). 
  3. Let the seeds crackle.
  4. Add 1 green chilli, slit.
  5. Add 3 to 4  curry leaves (kadi patta).
  6. Add 1 tsp  grated ginger (adrak).
  7. Sauté for a few seconds.
  8. Add 1/4 cup  onions, sliced.
  9. Sauté till they are lightly browned.
  10. Add the bread mixture for bread bhurji recipe | whole wheat bread masala snack | crispy bread bhurji | Indian veg bread bhurji without egg.
  11. Mix well.
  12. Sauté over low heat, stirring occasionally till the bread browns lightly.
  13. Serve bread bhurji recipe | whole wheat bread masala snack | crispy bread bhurji | Indian veg bread bhurji without egg hot garnished with the coriander.

crispy bread bhurji
  1. To make crispy bread bhurji, you will have to roast the whole wheat bread slices. So heat the tava with 1 tbls oil. 
  2. Add the whole wheat bread slices, cut into cubes. 
  3. Cook both sides till brown and a bit crisp. The rest of the recipe is the same as above.
  4. Serve crispy bread bhurji | toasted bread bhurji | immediately.

tips for bread bhurji
  1. If you don't like your bhurji a little soggy, then cook bread on both sides on a tava till brown and a bit crisp.
  2. Instead of whole wheat bread you can also used multigrain bread, brown bread or in a hurry then plain bread.
  3. If you are healthy, then you substitute low fat curds with regular homemade curd.
  4. Cut your whole wheat bread into square shape as they are much easier to eat when in uniform pieces. Retain the crust of the bread.
Nutrient values per serving
Energy235 cal
Protein7.5 g
Carbohydrates36 g
Fiber0.9 g
Fat6.8 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A219.3 mcg
Vitamin B10 mg
Vitamin B20 mg
Vitamin B30 mg
Vitamin C0.9 mg
Folic Acid17.1 mcg
Calcium100.8 mg
Iron2.3 mg
Magnesium9.4 mg
Phosphorus16.5 mg
Sodium34.6 mg
Potassium156 mg
Zinc1.1 mg
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Reviews

Bread Bhurji
 on 30 Oct 22 09:59 AM
5

Good and easy to make and tasty receipe
Tarla Dalal
31 Oct 22 12:36 PM
   Thankyou for your feedback. Keep watching.
Bread Bhurji
 on 03 Dec 21 01:53 AM
5

Easy and tasty. Wheat bread especially honey wheat is good.
Tarla Dalal
23 Dec 21 12:15 PM
   Hi, Thank you for your kind words.
Bread Bhurji
 on 26 Jun 16 10:58 AM
5

Tried it. Tasty but bread broke n became soggy instead of getting crispy like the picture. Any suggestions what went wrong.
Tarla Dalal
27 Jun 16 08:52 AM
   Hi Aanchal, Bread will turn soggy as it has a lot of curds, the image also shows soggy and not crispy.
Bread Bhurji
 on 25 Nov 12 02:56 PM
4

a good tasty nd easy to make recipe
Bread Bhurji
 on 01 Sep 12 11:13 AM
5

Nice quick snack. Toss in any veggies you want to this . Bread goes well with curds and some spices.
Bread Bhurji
 on 22 Jun 11 02:31 PM
5

Excellent breakfast which can be made in hasty, its ingredients are also common and easily available in everyone's house.
Bread Bhurji
 on 04 Feb 11 08:38 AM
4