Bread Upma is a quick and easy Indian breakfast dish made with bread, spices, and vegetables. It is a great way to use leftover bread and can be prepared in a short amount of time. Here’s a recipe for Bread Upma:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Ready in: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4-5 slices of bread, cut into small pieces
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a pan or kadai over medium heat.
- Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
- Add the finely chopped onions and green chili. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
- Add the finely chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
- Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder (if using), garam masala, and salt. Mix well to combine the spices with the onions and tomatoes.
- Add the bread pieces to the pan and toss them gently to coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
- Cook the bread pieces for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become slightly crispy.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Bread Upma is now ready to be served.
Bread Upma is a tasty and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as an evening snack. It can be served on its own or with a side of chutney or yogurt. The combination of spices, vegetables, and crispy bread pieces makes it a flavorful and comforting dish.
