Basic White Bread

1. Mix 2 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Nothing fancy, just combine it.
2. Warm up the water, milk, and butter, just enough to melt the butter, not too hot.
3. Pour the liquid into the dry mix while your mixer’s running (or stir if you’re doing this old-school).
4. Add more flour, about ½ cup at a time, until the dough is soft and slightly tacky, not dry, not a sticky mess.
5. Knead for 8–10 minutes (yeah, your arms might feel it, but it’s worth it).
6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it up, and let it rise until doubled. Give it about an hour.
7. Punch it down (a little bread therapy), knead for another 5 minutes, and shape it into a loaf.
8. Pop it into a greased pan, brush with egg wash, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes.
9. Here’s a pro move: Just before baking, toss ½ cup of cold water onto a baking sheet on the lower rack. The steam helps create that perfect crust.
10. Let it cool completely before slicing (I know, I know… but trust me, it’s worth the wait).

Now, onto the star of the show, the curry, Broad Beans Curry

This curry is rich, comforting, and just the right amount of spicy. It thickens up beautifully, making it perfect for scooping up with fresh bread.

1. Heat some oil in a pot. Fry the onions until soft and golden.
2. Throw in the garlic, ginger, tomato, bay leaves, curry leaves, chili, and turmeric. Let it all cook down and get fragrant.
3. Add ½ cup of water, the potatoes, and salt. Let them simmer until soft (add more water if needed; potatoes can be stubborn).
4. Once they’re tender, stir in the beans. Let it all simmer on low until the curry thickens up.
5. Grab your homemade bread, hollow it out, and load it up with this rich, spicy curry.
6. No forks, no knives, just you, the bread, and one seriously good meal.
7. Enjoy!