In under 20 minutes, you can enjoy this warm, vegan, savory breakfast bread upma recipe! With basic ingredients for spices, this is an easy recipe you can try this week. Bread upma recipe is an easy and quick breakfast option for those situations when you don’t want to prepare anything too complex or when you have excess leftover bread that you can deal with. I agree to be sent email.
About this recipe
This is a simple south Indian style bread upma recipe loved by kids and adults alike. A side of tomato ketchup can taste even better for the kids. I love recipes like this that rescue me when I am out of time or feeling somewhat lazy. Try this for a small get-together, a potluck, or an evening snack, and you will see how easy it is! The list of ingredients is pretty short, making the dish special. You could always garnish it with nuts or cilantro, but the specialty lies in its simplicity. A warm plate of this Indian Upma pairs well with cold-pressed fruit juice, chai, or coffee. This Indian breakfast recipe is a great way to use leftover or old bread slices. Add a little pav bhaji masala powder, and you have another great variation, “Masala bread upma”
Ingredients note
How to make this
To begin making the bread upma recipe, begin with toasting the bread. You can toast it in a toaster or on a skillet. Once the bread is toasted, cut the bread into small squares and place them aside. Onion & tomatoes: I used red onions as they contribute a little bit of sweetness to the dish. White or yellow onions are fine too. The choice of tomatoes is not restricted to any type. Spices: Spices like turmeric powder and red chili powder will enhance the flavor and also add color. Be sure to add chili powder to suit your preferred spice level. Adding green chillies is also great if you prefer a spicy note. Ginger: Use grated ginger for this recipe. Grating releases just enough flavor to the recipe and leaves pieces of ginger in every bite. Whole wheat bread: I used wheat bread, but white bread can be used too, but make sure it is vegan. Whole grain will probably add more texture to the bread, but be sure to add more spices if you are using whole grain bread. Onion & tomatoes: I used red onions as they contribute a little bit of sweetness to the dish. White or yellow onions are fine too. Spice: Spices like turmeric powder and red chili powder will enhance the flavor and add color. Be sure to add chili powder to suit your preferred spice level. Ginger: Use grated ginger for this recipe. Grating releases just enough flavor to the recipe and leaves pieces of ginger in every bite. In a cast-iron skillet or a Kadai, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium heat and add the teaspoon of mustard seeds. Allow the mustard seeds to crackle. As they crackle, add curry leaves, grated ginger, and green chilies. Add the chopped onions and saute them over medium heat until they turn soft and tender. Once the onions are soft, add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Stir and cook the tomatoes until they turn slightly soft. Finally, add the salt and the toasted bread cubes. Stir well to combine all the ingredients and continue to stir fry over medium to high heat for a couple of minutes. The stir fry is necessary to ensure the bread pieces get all the spices and seasonings. Stir chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice into the bread upma to get even more flavor. Indian Bread breakfast is ready! Serve it paired with your favorite fruit juice or chai!
Expert tips
You can garnish the dish with roasted cashews or add roasted raw peanuts for extra flavor and crunch.If the dish turns out too spicy, squeeze two teaspoons of lime juice and mix well to temper the spice down.Adding tomato ketchup to bread upma will give a nice flavor, but it is optional. If you prefer ketchup in this recipe, add it after adding tomatoes. This dish is best enjoyed warm. So be sure to serve it immediately. Bread crumbs tend to get mushy after a while. Always remember to toast the fresh bread before you cube them.Applying a little vegan butter to your toast adds flavor and aroma.You can also add cumin seeds along with mustard seeds.Add green peas for protein to make this delicious bread upma recipe.
Variation
You can use white bread, brown bread, or multigrain bread to make this Indian bread breakfast recipe. Use bell pepper, green peas, and a teaspoon of sambar powder or pav bhaji masala powder to give an extra punch of flavor.
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