Scrambled-Pepper-and-Curd Hero

3 quarts milk

2 large green peppers (sliced into 1-inch strips)

4 6-inch French breads

3 tablespoons olive oil

¾ teaspoon salt

pinch of hing

pinch of turmeric

pinch of black pepper

From milk, make curd (see curd recipe). Do not press curd. Drain in colander for 10 minutes.

In skillet heat 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add hing and pepper strips. Fry over high heat until peppers are tender and brownish (about 8 minutes). Reduce heat. Add salt, turmeric, and curd. Fry for 5 more minutes.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Slice French breads (not all the way through). Heat in oven for 1 minute. Evenly divide pepper-and-curd mixture on breads. Serve hot.

Makes 4 heros.