The baked loaf boasts a beautiful, burnished golden-brown crust, dusted with a sprinkling of cumin seeds interspersed with tiny specks of vibrant green chives. A neat horizontal cut reveals the fluffy, light interior of the bread, inviting and delicious.

Indian Spiced Chive Bread

Category Brunch
Prep 135 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
Style Indian
Technique Baking
Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: February 23, 2025

This recipe brings the warmth of Indian spices to a classic bread, combined with the fresh, bright flavor of chives. This Indian-inspired bread is tender and infused with an engaging blend of flavors. Its defining quality is the sprinkling of crunchy, aromatic cumin seeds on top, which pop in your mouth as you take every bite.

Ingredients (for 4)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🥣💦⏰
    Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the lukewarm water. Let it sit for 10 minutes until it starts to foam.
  2. Step 2 - 🥣🌾🌶️
    In a large bowl, combine the flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
  3. Step 3 - 🥣🍘🔀
    Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil, slowly incorporating the dry ingredients to make a dough.
  4. Step 4 - 🌱🍞🖐️
    Add the finely chopped chives into the dough and knead until evenly distributed.
  5. Step 5 - 🍞🌡️⏰
    Place the dough in an oiled bowl and let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
  6. Step 6 - 🥖🥚🕰️
    Knead the dough gently for a minute, shape it into a loaf and place it on a baking sheet. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rise for another hour.
  7. Step 7 - 🔥💦🌱
    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the loaf lightly with water and sprinkle cumin seeds on top.
  8. Step 8 - 🥖🔥⏰
    Bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden-brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  9. Step 9 - 🍞🌬️⏲️
    Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Additional

This recipe is easy to customize. You can add dry fruits or nuts for extra texture, or incorporate other greens like spinach depending upon your taste. Enjoy this warm, inviting bread with a dab of butter, a bowl of soup, or simply by itself!