Mystery Ingredient from my "Maitri" - Barley Honey Bread

     Priya mitharwal was my "Maitri ".When she said that,she has sent me the mystery ingredient.Immediately I told her that,I will check my mail box from the next day.But she controlled my curiousity by telling that it would reach me only the next week :( .Sadly started waiting for the parcel to come.From that day on ,I was pesturing my H to check the mail box.He was puzzled by my behaviour.Bcoz, I will never ever go to the mailbox,even if my H gives the key and asks to check it.

    Finally the day arrived.I recieved a beautiful measuring spoon set and the mystery ingredient.Priya has also sent a parcel to Reshmi.Since it was barley,I thought then it would be different for me.So I proudly sent a message to Priya that it is "Wheat".She replied back saying "no".Then only I understood that the same barley has been sent to me .My H gave a lot of tissues  to wipe off my ignorance.

    This particular recipe is from "Zesty South Indian Kitchen",who is well known for her baking abilities.Her Honey wheat bread is the basic source.But I have totally replaced the wheat flour  with barley flour.This is an ultimate healthy break fast for all ages.As we are using honey,it has a sweet nature and the oats adds a crunch.The bread was crumble,moist.I have used yeast for the fermentation.But I prefer to use baking soda in furute than the yeast.Bcoz  barley is a firm grain,it will be more soft if we  replace yeast by baking soda.Here I have taken half the quantity of the original recipe.If u want a bigger loaf,then go  ahead and use full quantity.

Ingredients:
1.Barley Flour                  -           1 cup
2.All purpose Flour          -           1/2 cup
3.Quarker Oats                 -            1/4 cup
4.Honey                            -            1 1/2 tbsp
5.Yeast                             -             3/4 tsp
6.Sugar                             -             1/2 tsp
7.Salt                                -             1/2 tsp
8.Oil                                 -             1/4 cup
9.Water                            -              3/4 cup
10.Sesame seeds              -              1 tsp (For topping)

Method:
* Take yeast and sugar in warm water and mix it.Keep it aside for 10 minutes.
*  The mix shud become frothy.
*  Take a mixing bowl,add flour,honey,oats,yeast mix ,salt and oil.
* Knead it  into a soft ,yet pilable dough.
* Cover it with a damp cloth and keep it in a warm place to ferment.

* I know ,I am using the term fermentation.Bcoz barley flour will not raise a lot.
* After 1 1/2 hrs,take the dough and punch it.
* Grease a bread tin ,like in the picture and place the dough inside the tin.
* Let it get set for 30 more minutes.
* Pre heat the oven for 350 degrees for 3o minutes.
* Now sprinkle and press the sesame seeds on the bread.
* Bake for 50 minutes ,at 350 degrees.
* After 30 minutes,cover the tin with a aluminium foil.This will prevent the upper crust from hardening.

When the bread is golden brown in colour,then take it out cool completely.Slice them and serve with butter and jam.This is an ultimate healthy break fast.

Note:
* Dont wait for the dough to raise.Though we have used yeast,it wont raise.This is because of the barley flour.If u want ur bread to raise a bit,then add baking pwdr.
* Dont keep the bread longer than specified amount of time in the oven,bcoz ur bread may become hard ,if the time exceeds.
* Bread will not be like our normal bread.This one has slightly crumble in nature.So dont get panic.



Sending this to Srivalli's Kid's delight ,guest hosted by Priya Mahadevan

Also sending to Priya's "WWC-Barley for Break fast" started by Sanjeetha

Spicy, Sweet and Sour Sandwitch

 I know u will think me crazy looking at the title.This is yet another break fast idea.I had some left over pizza sauce and tamarind chutney,which I prepared for pizza and bhel puri.I was finding ways to finish it off the sauces.When my H bought,a pack of  bread,this idea struck and implemented it immediately.That was spicy from pizza sauce ,sweet and sour flavor from the tamarind chutney.My H was skeptical at first looking the sadwitches,but after tasting it,he was pleased.
     We can go beyond the rules to make our sandwitches.No issues ,as long as u have skape goats like my H.Ha ha ha.True, it was a brave idea and came out well.

Ingredients:
1.Bread slices                    -             4
2.Pizza sauce                      -             1 tbsp
3.Tamarind chutney            -              1 tbsp
4.Onion                              -               1/4
5.Cheese                            -                1 tbsp (shredded)
6.Cilantro                          -                 minced
7.Crushed red chillies       -                2 pinches
8.Chaat masala                  -                a pinch

Method:
* Toast the bread slices slightly.
* Spread the pizza sauce on one of the slice and spread the tamarind chutney on the other slice.
* Top the slices with chopped onion,red chilly flakes and chaat masala.
* Shred the cheese and top it on the slices.
* Cover with bread slices and grill it.
* Cut the slices ,garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

Note:
Be careful in applying the tamarind chutney,it may be too tangy .Adjust the chilli flakes according to ur taste buds.Will post the recipe of tamarind chutey soon.
                                      
Sending to "Celebrating Sandwitches " event by Sujana

Also to Pari's  Only bread event

Cheesy EggToast

Cheesey egg with a toast and a cup of tea is traditional british break fast.Though there are n number of dishes in this cuisine,I selected this easy breezy break fast .It is nutritious to add the veggies in the toast and also it gives color to it.To enlighten it ,a blowl of strawberries with a scoop of cream is added to the break fast.Thanks for Reva to make,me to do this easy break fast for her event.So break fast is hassle free today.The addition of veggies can be altered to ur taste.

Ingredients:
1.Egg                       -            1
2.Cheese                  -             2 slices
3.Mushroom             -             1 big piece
4.Bell peppers         -              1/4 in each color (red and green)
5.Butter                    -             1 tsp
6.Bread slices           -             2
7.Pepper pwdr          -             1 tsp

Method:
* Take a square shaped bowl, place the cheese slices along with the wrapper  in it.
* Microwave for 30 secs or untill,cheese starts bubbling.
* Now take it out and add egg to the bowl.
* Keep in the microwave for 1 more min or untill the egg is cooked well.
* Simultaneously, in a pan add butter and saute the chopped bell peppers and mushroom.
* Sprinkle some salt and pepper on the veggies.
* Now the egg will be cooked well.
* Just dump in the sauteed veges on top of it and cook for 20 sec again.This will help the veges to stick to the eggs.
* Now serve with toasted bread and njoy with a smoothie or a fruit bowl.



A Perfect Break fast !!!



Note:
Using a square bowl,helps us to give a square shape to the cheese and egg.We can also use a circular bowl.The wrapper of the cheese helps us to transfer it easily to the plate.

Sending this to Reva's A.W.E.D  British Started by DK.

Grilled (Green Chutney) Sandwitch

Morning break fast is always a head ache.We cant serve the same cornflakes,bread& Jam,pan cakes or an omlett often.My son and husband gets bored quickly.They want me to do different varieties .Hmm ,I came to know abt this green chutney sandwich from " Sailu's Kitchen" . I thought of giving it a try.It came out really well.Its a wholesome break fast with all veges and cheese.Gud for kids.Give it a try...
This week is hassle free, but I have to run for break fast again next week.....Healthy searching,...

Ingredients:

For Green Chutney:
1.Mint Leaves       -   a hand ful
2.Cilantro              -  a hand ful
3.Green chillies    -   1
4.Vinegar              -    1 tsp
5.Salt                    -     a pinch

For Sandwich:
1.Bread slices          -         4
2.Onion                    -         1/2
3.Tomato                  -         1/2
4.Boiled Potato        -          1/2
5.Cheese Slices        -          2
6.Butter                     -          1 tbsp

Method:
*  For chutney grind all the ingredients under 'chutney' except salt and vinegar
* Now add vinegar and salt to the grinded mixture.
* Now Slice onion,tomato and potato .

* Take bread and spread a tsp of butter.
* Take a graceful spoon of green chtney and spread it on the slices.
* Arrange the veges in the slice ,along with cheese slice and cover it with the other slice.
* Spray olive oil on the grill and place the sanwich for a minute or until it becomes golden brown.
* Cut the slices - like a triangle and serve .

Notes:
We can also add boiled egg slices, to make it richer in protien.
Sending this to Aipi and Priya's Book marked recipes