Egg Bhurji Strata

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for pan
• 7 large eggs
• 1¾ cups whole milk
• 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• ½ tsp. cumin seeds
• 2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into ½" pieces
• 4 garlic cloves, finely grated
• 1 1" piece ginger, peeled, finely grated
• 1 tsp. garam masala
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• ½ tsp. ground turmeric
• ½ tsp. mild chile powder (such as Kashmiri)
• ½ medium bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems coarsely chopped, plus more for serving
• ¼ medium red onion, chopped
• 9 oz. sourdough bread, preferably day-old, cut or torn into 1" pieces (about 5 cups)
• 2 cups coarsely grated sharp cheddar (about 5 oz.), divided
• Cilantro Chutney (optional; for serving)

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