SEYAL BREAD

Sindhi Special Seyal Double Roti

Seyal Bread is a famous Sindhi breakfast dish. It is made with bread (double roti) cooked in a spicy, tangy, and flavorful gravy prepared with coriander, green chilies, kasuri methi, garlic, and tamarind. This vegetarian recipe is quick, easy, and absolutely delicious.

Green Masala Ingredients

• ½ cup coriander leaves
• 3 green chilies
• Few mint leaves
• 4–6 garlic cloves
• 1 piece ginger
• ¼ tsp jeera (cumin)
• Salt to taste

Green Masala Instructions

1. Grind all the ingredients into a smooth paste using a little water if required.
2. Keep the green masala aside for later use.

Other Ingredients

• 4–5 slices of bread (can also use pav or even stale rotis)
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, puréed
• 1–2 tsp tamarind paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder (reduce if you prefer less spice)
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ½–1 tsp kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves)
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• 2–3 tbsp oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a kadhai or pan.
2. Add the chopped onions and fry for 2–3 minutes.
3. Add the tomato purée.
4. Cook for another 3–4 minutes.
5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
6. Cook the spices for 1–2 minutes.
7. Add the prepared green masala, a few coriander leaves, and the kasuri methi.

1. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the masala is fully cooked and the oil begins to separate.

1. Add ¼ to ½ cup water along with the tamarind paste. (The amount of water depends on how soft you want the bread. For a semi-dry version, use only ¼ cup water.)
2. Cover and cook the masala for a few more minutes.
3. Add the bread, cut into bite-sized pieces.

1. Gently stir for 5–7 minutes, ensuring every bread piece is coated well with the masala.

1. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
2. Your delicious spicy, tangy, and chatpata Seyal Bread is ready.
3. Serve hot for the best taste.