This recipe is my husband’s favorite. So on the days when I don’t want to cook, I resort to recipes like this one. I learnt to make this recipe from a friend. She is a brilliant home cook and always happy to help me explore new South Indian Recipes.
What Is Upma?
Upma is a savory thick porridge made using Semolina and mixed vegetables. Upma is a very delicious South Indian restaurant enjoyed with coconut chutney and Sambar. There are many many variations of Upma, and this bread upma is one of our favorites.
Why Bread Upma?
Bread Upma is easy and delicious, and a great way to use the last of the bread you have left in your pantry. And who doesn’t love bread? It is the ultimate comfort food. The bread is toasted and then sauted in a masala. Trust me, this recipe is so delicious.
Which Bread to Use for this Recipe?
The bread you love. Yes, you read this right. So it is totally up to you, and you can easily make this recipe healthy and nutritious too. The recipe is very forgiving!
Ingredients for This Recipe
Bread - Use any leftover bread from your pantry. If you have a mix of two different kinds of breads, that works too. Oil - Peanut Oil tastes best to make this bread upma, but you can use any neutral-flavored oil. Mustard Seeds and Urad Dal - We will be using mustard seeds and urad dal for tempering. They add a delicious crunch, nuttiness and earthy flavors to the recipe.
Curry Leaves - The aromatic curry leaves bring a delicious citrusy floral flavor, that we love. Vegetables - Keeping it basic, I like to use Onions, Tomatoes, and Green Bell Pepper. Spices - For Spices, we will be using red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, salt, and sugar. Lime Juice and Cilantro - The lime juice, in the end, balance all the flavors. And the cilantro not only brings a refreshing look to the bread up but also adds a deliciously refreshing taste.
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