Ayurveda Savory Stuffed Bread Recipe

Many members of the Hale Pule team are based in Asia, where houses often only have a gas cooktop - no oven. This means when it comes to making bread, we have to get creative. Stovetop bread is a fun and simple recipe that gives the warmth and satisfaction of a freshly baked loaf of bread, without the fuss of kneading dough. The broccoli and nuts bring the extractive element to the recipe, while the carrots, along with the wheat flour, are the augmenting portion. Most traditional bread recipes often call for baking soda, which is tough on your digestion and causes bloating and gas. This tummy-friendly recipe will set you free from discomfort. 

Play around with different fresh herbs and vegetable fillings as you practice this recipe. The possibilities in the kitchen are endless!

Augmenting & Extractive    

SERVES: 4

PREPARATION TIME: 45 minutes

YOU’LL NEED:

• 1½ cups whole wheat flour (freshly ground is ideal)

• 2 Tbsp ghee (one Tbsp each for dough and veggies)

• ⅓ tsp mineral salt for dough

• ½ tsp coriander powder

• ¼ cup fresh parsley 

• ½ cup chopped pecans or skinned almonds

• 1 cup grated carrot

• ½ cup chopped broccoli

• ¼ tsp mineral salt for veggies

• About ¾ cup water

HERE’S HOW:

1. Mix the flour and herbs with your hand then add the ghee and nuts. 
2. Simmer the veggies in ghee with salt until cooked ¾ of the way.
3. Add the cooked veggies to the dry ingredients.
4. Add water slowly to form a ball of firm moist dough. Cover and let it sit. 
5. Using your hands or a rolling pin, flatten the dough into a circular disc about 1 inch thick.
6. Spread a thin layer of ghee on a stainless steel or cast iron pot or pan with a lid. 
7. Lay the dough in the pan and cover. Cook on medium low heat until firm and a toothpick comes out clean. The cooking time may be less than the oven. There will be a bit of crust on the bottom and sides. 

Enjoy it alongside a soup or with a little ghee on top.

TIPS & SUBSTITUTIONS:

• Swap parsley (more cooling) for basil (more warming) or another herb. Listen to the podcast episode on the gurvadi gunas to understand how to consider the qualities.