Bread Upma is a delicious and easy-to-make Indian snack or breakfast dish that transforms simple bread into a flavorful, savory treat. Made by sautéing crumbled bread with a mix of aromatic spices, vegetables, it’s a quick and satisfying way to use up leftover bread. This dish is a delightful combination of textures and tastes—crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside. Bread Upma is perfect for those busy mornings or as an evening snack, offering a comforting, wholesome meal that’s full of flavor and warmth. INGREDIENS 2 eggs 3 tablespoons of cooking oil ½ teaspoon of mustard seeds Few curry leaves 1 medium onion cut into half slices 2 to 3 green chilies split and cut into small pieces 1 teaspoon of coarsely ground ginger 1 medium tomato cut into medium pieces ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder 5 slices of white or whole meal bread cut into small pieces Required amount of salt 2 to 3 tablespoons of finely chopped coriander leaves DIRECTIONS Beat the eggs adding a bit of salt Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over a medium heat Scramble the eggs and keep Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a thick-bottomed vessel over a medium heat Add the mustard seeds When they start popping, reduce the temperature of the stove to a low and let all of them pop When they stop popping, add the curry leaves and let them sizzle for a few seconds Add the onion slices Increase the temperature of the stove to medium Sauté the onion slices until they are soft Add the green chili pieces and sauté for a minute Add a little bit of salt and stir Add the ginger and sauté until its raw smell is gone Add the tomato pieces and sauté until they are soft and mushy Add the turmeric powder and sauté for a minute Add the bread pieces and stir, so that they are combined with the onion and tomato mixture Add a bit of salt if needed Reduce the temperature of the stove to low, cover and cook for a minute Open the lid and give it a good stir Add the scrambled eggs and mix Add the coriander leaves and mix It is ready to serve PREPARATION TIME 15 MINUTES COOKIND TIME APPRPXIMATELY 15 MINUTES CAN BE SERVED TO 2 PEOPLE
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