Go Back

Bun Nirachathu | Bread Mirachathu ~ Malabar Stuffed Bun/ Bread

Course Snacks
Cuisine Malabar
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 small onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp fennel powder
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 meduim tomato chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
  • 2 small eggs boiled and peeled
  • 8 large slices of bread
  • 1 large egg whisked
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • Ghee/ coconut oil for shallow frying

Instructions

  • To make the filling, heat the coconut oil. Saute the onions till wilted.
  • Add the ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute till raw smell is gone.
  • Add in the powders, saute for a minute. Add the chopped tomato and cook on simmer till the tomatoes are mashed and the mixture is well cooked.
  • Adjust salt, add the coriander leaves and switch off. Allow to cool.
  • Make a hold in the center of four breads using a cookie cutter.
  • To shape the nirachathu, keep one whole bread below, followed by 2 holed bread. Fill with half the masala and press in the boiled egg. Top with another bread. Wet your fingers and press the sides to seal the edges.
  • Repeat the above step for the remaining slices of bread.
  • Heat a fry pan with little ghee or coconut oil for shallow frying.
  • Whisk the egg and milk together. Add salt and pepper if required.
  • Dip the prepared nirachathu into the egg and cover on all sides properly.
  • Immediately transfer into the hot pan and shallow fry all sides till golden brown.
  • Serve warm with tea.