Bread Pola
A robust chicken preparation where the meat absorbs a pounding of Kerala spices and slow-cooked onions. The curry leaves and coconut oil make it unmistakably from this part of the world.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- Eggs : 5 nos
- Plain flour : 10 tsp
- Bread slices : 3 nos
- Tomato : 1 no — sliced
- Cucumber slices : 5 nos
- Any chicken masala : 3 tsp
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Beat the eggs with salt and fold in the plain flour.
Step 2
Enter Step.
Step 3
Heat an oiled deep pan and transfer half of the batter to this.
Step 4
Gently lay the bread slices and top some chicken masala over them.
Step 5
Lay the cucumber and tomato slices over and together with pinch of salt.
Step 6
Pour the remaining batter, Let it cook for 3 minutes, and then top it with some cucumber / tomato slices and some masala powder.
Step 7
Close the lid and cook for another 20 - 30 minutes.
Step 8
Bread pola is ready.
Tip
Marinate for at least 30 minutes if you can — the spices penetrate deeper and the chicken stays juicier.
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