Alsande Tonak, Goan Poee Bread and Fried Egg

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup atta
• 0.5 cup maida
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm water (around 110°F or 43°C)
• 0.5 cup wheat bran (for coating)
• 1 tsp oil (for greasing)

Instructions

1. 1

   Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture becomes frothy and bubbly. This indicates the yeast is active.

2. 2

   Prepare and knead the dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt. Pour in the frothy yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until it is smooth, soft, and elastic. If it's too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time. Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Turn to coat, then cover with a damp cloth.

3. 3

   Let the dough rise (First Proof): Place the covered bowl in a warm, draft-free spot and let the dough rise for 60 to 90 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.

4. 4

   Shape and coat the poee: Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a smooth ball. Spread the wheat bran on a plate. Roll each dough ball in the bran until it's evenly coated on all sides.

5. 5

   Roll and rest the poee (Second Proof): On a lightly floured surface, roll each bran-coated ball into a circle about 4-5 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick. Place the rolled discs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a cloth and let them rest for another 20-30 minutes. They will puff up slightly.

6. 6

   Bake the poee: While the poee are resting, preheat your oven to its highest temperature, around 450°F (230°C). Place a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet inside to heat up. Carefully place a few poee discs onto the hot stone or sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes. The poee will puff up dramatically to form a pocket and develop light brown spots. Remove from the oven and wrap them in a clean kitchen towel to keep them soft. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Ingredients

• 2 large Egg
• 1 tbsp Ghee (Can be substituted with vegetable oil)
• 0.25 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste)
• 0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 0.25 tsp Red Chili Powder (Adjust to your spice preference)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper Powder (Freshly ground is best)
• 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves (Finely chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat ghee in a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium-low heat. Swirl the pan to ensure the ghee coats the bottom evenly.

2. 2

   Gently crack the eggs into the hot pan, leaving space between them. Be careful not to break the yolks.

3. 3

   Immediately sprinkle the salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and black pepper powder evenly over the eggs.

4. 4

   Cook for 2-3 minutes. For a runny yolk (sunny-side up), cook until the whites are completely set. For a jammy yolk, cover the pan with a lid for the last minute of cooking to steam the top. For a fully cooked yolk, gently flip the egg and cook for another 30-60 seconds.

5. 5

   Using a spatula, carefully slide the fried eggs onto a serving plate. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve immediately.