Spicy Croutons
This classic version of homemade croutons inspired by the Indian pavacha sheera comes together in a snap. All you need to do is simply season bread cubes with cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt and pepper. The tempered spices add another layer of flavor with the addition of mustard seeds, onions, green chilies, ground turmeric and curry leaves. Give this a quick stir fry, and add to the crispy croutons.Obviously, like classic croutons, they are a delicious addition to your favorite soups and salads. If you love crouton stuffing, why not make it using this spiced version of croutons?
Key Ingredients In Spiced Homemade Croutons
Bread – Although I opted for sourdough in this recipe, feel free to choose your favorite. Cut the bread into small cubes so you’ll get crispy bites. Seasoning – Olive oil combined with cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Tempering – The ingredients for tempering include mustard seeds, onions, green chilies, ground turmeric and curry leaves.
How To Make Spicy Croutons
Bake croutons – Toss the cubed croutons in olive oil, cayenne pepper or red chili powder, and garlic powder. Cook until it gets a crisp texture and golden hue. Add tempered spices – Tempering of spices consisting of mustard seeds, onions, green chilies, ground turmeric, and curry leaves make these croutons absolutely flavorful. Just a quick stir fry of these ingredients alongside a generous sprinkle of chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves and a splash of fresh lemon juice add a delicious touch to the croutons.
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Time - Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the bread cubes.Seasoning - Try your favorite seasoning like Italian seasoning in this recipe.How to use croutons - Use them in salads, soups, and holiday stuffings.Make breadcrumbs - To make spiced breadcrumbs, use a food processor to process them into fine crumbs.
