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Breakfast

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Sometimes I get into the mood to bake bread, and I take the easy route. Years ago, when volunteering at our church thrift shop, I picked up an almost brand-new bread machine for less than half the market price. Now when the mood hits for fresh homemade bread, I pull it out and go for it! Today I have a half loaf lying around— a product of five days ago. I decide to fix  Bread Uppma for breakfast.  Most Indians refer to bread as ‘double roti,’ or simply bread.

Bread uppma is great for breakfast or a tea-time snack. It is savory and tangy, and, of course, who doesn’t love bread!!

Bread Uppama

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Bread uppama is great for breakfast or a tea-time snack. It is savory and tangy, and, of course, who doesn't love bread!!

Ingredients

  • 12 slices bread (preferably stale, toasted, and cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 Serrano chili (chopped one whole red chili optional—to your taste)
  • ½ tsp black mustard seeds
  • 8-10 curry leaves
  • 1 cup onion (chopped finely, yellow or red)
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 medium tomatoes (chopped-about 1 cup)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp lemon or lime juice (only)
  • ½ cup cocktail or sautéed peanuts or cashew nuts
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (coriander leaves) (washed and chopped, for garnish)

Instructions 

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil on medium heat.
  • Add the chopped green chili or red chili. Stir a couple of times and add the mustard seeds. Be careful as they splutter.
  • Give it less than 30 seconds, and add the curry leaves. Stir and add the onions.
  • Sauté the onions for about 6 minutes until they are translucent and start to turn reddish in the corners.
  • Add the tomatoes and sauté for another 4 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and the oil starts to surface.
  • Add your choice of nuts (optional) and give them a stir.
  • Now stir in the toasted bread cubes until they are nicely coated with the onion and tomato mixture.
  • Add a ¼ cup of water. Lower the heat and cover the skillet. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, sprinkle the juice of half a lemon/lime, and stir. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Remove to a serving dish and garnish with the chopped cilantro.

Notes

You can add the nuts as a garnish as well. 
If you are gluten-free, you can make it with gluten-free bread.
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: semolina, uppama