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Bread Upma Recipe (Bread Poha)

Feb 1, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Bread Upma is an easy, healthy South Indian-style breakfast or snack recipe that can be prepared with leftover or fresh bread with a few vegetables in less than 15 minutes. It tastes best when served hot. Perfect for Kids after school snacks or kids lunch box too!

Bread Upma served in a plate garnished with coriander leaves
Bread Upma
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  • What is Bread Upma?
  • Why You'll Love This Bread Upma Recipe
  • Bread Masala Upma Ingredients
  • How to Make Bread Upma Recipe
  • Serving Suggestions for Bread Poha
  • Storage Suggestions
  • Tips & Variations to Make the Best Bread Upma
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Bread Recipes
  • More Indian Breakfast Recipes
  • Bread Upma Recipe

When you feel really lazy and want a quick fix, this healthy bread upma is one breakfast option. I have made it healthy by using wholegrain bread. My daughter loves this bread upma with vegetables, and she usually pairs it with tomato ketchup:).

It is a great way to use days-old bread that's sitting in the fridge and a few basic pantries and kitchen staples. Other leftover bread recipes that I make are bread vada, bread roll, or bread uttapam.

More easy, quick, and delicious morning breakfasts that I prepare using bread are almond butter chia toast, guacamole sandwich, or paneer bhurji sandwich.

What is Bread Upma?

Bread Upma is a classic South Indian breakfast/snack recipe made with bread pieces, onions, tomatoes, veggies, spices, and herbs. You can make it fresh or days-old bread.

In India, Bread poha is generally eaten for breakfast. You can also pack it for an adult or kids lunch box or enjoy it as an evening snack. It's filling and delicious.

Other Upma Recipes are

  • Semiya Upma
  • Rava Upma
  • Vermicelli Upma
  • Little Millet Upma
  • Sabudana Upma
  • Quinoa Upma
  • Puffed Rice Upma

Why You'll Love This Bread Upma Recipe

  • It can be prepared in 15 minutes
  • Easy and Delicious
  • Great way to use the leftover bread
  • Made from basic ingredients from the pantry.
  • Perfect for breakfast or evening snacks.
  • Kid-friendly
  • Vegan, Vegetarian and can be made gluten-free by using GF bread.

Bread Masala Upma Ingredients

You will need a few ingredients to make this bread masala upma recipe.

  • Bread: use either white, wheat, or multigrain bread.
  • Oil: Use any cooking oil of your choice.
  • Mustard seeds, cumin & urad dal: added for tempering.
  • Green chilies: I used 2 Thai green chilies.
  • Curry leaves: this is added to enhance the flavor, so don't skip it.
  • Ginger: use freshly minced or grated ginger.
  • Hing (Asafoetida): used for flavoring. You can also use gluten-free asafoetida.
  • Onion & Tomato: I have used finely chopped red onions and Roma tomatoes.
  • Dry spices: used turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala powder.
  • Lemon juice: freshly squeezed lemon/lime juice tastes the best.
  • Garnish: use freshly chopped coriander leaves.

How to Make Bread Upma Recipe

Toast the bread on low flame in a pan without oil, or use a toaster for toasting bread. This step is optional.

step to toast the bread on tawa collage

Cut the toasted bread slices into bite-size pieces and keep them ready. I have used multigrain bread for healthier choices. You can use any whole grain or even white bread for this recipe.

step to cut toasted bread into pieces collage

Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan, then add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, and saute for 1 minute until the dals start changing color.

Next, add chopped ginger, green chilies, asafetida (hing), and curry leaves. Saute another few seconds.

Add finely chopped onions and saute them till they are soft and translucent.

step to prepare tempering collage

Then add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook the tomatoes till soft and mushy.

step to cook tomatoes with spices collage

Now add in the chopped toasted bread pieces and mix well.

On medium-low flame, cover and cook for 1-2 minutes. When done, switch off the flame.

step to add bread pieces and mix collage

Squeeze some lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve the South Indian Style Bread Upma/Poha recipe Immediately.

Serving Suggestions for Bread Poha

Serve Bread upma hot with a cup of masala chai or coffee to make an enjoyable breakfast. You can also top it with some sev (like aloo bhujia) and nuts like roasted peanuts, and cashews for added crunch.

Storage Suggestions

Bread Upma tastes best when made fresh and served immediately. It gets soggy when stored. However, you can store the leftovers for up to 2 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat it in a microwave or stovetop pan before serving.

Tips & Variations to Make the Best Bread Upma

  • Bread Type: Use either brown, wheat, multigrain, sourdough bread, or pav (dinner rolls) for healthier bread upma.
  • Toasting Bread: I highly recommend toasting or grilling the bread before, this helps to prevent upma from becoming soggy. But if you don't have time to toast, just use regular bread.
  • Nuts: You can add roasted peanuts or cashews while tempering, adding crunchiness and richness to the dish. It also helps to boost plant-based protein.
  • Veggies: You can add some vegetables like green peas, carrots, green beans, bell pepper, and sweet corn to make it healthy.
  • Flavoring: For a twist, you can add some pav bhaji masala to make Mumbai street-style masala pav upma.
  • Skip Onion: You can skip onion for a Jain version.
bread upma served in a black plate garnished with cilantro
bread upma

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of bread should I use?

You can use any type of bread to make this yummy bread upma (bread poha). White bread, brown bread, multi-grain, sourdough, gluten-free bread. You can also use the edges of the bread in this recipe. I prefer Dave killer 21 Whole Grains Organic Bread for making Bread Upma at our home.

More Bread Recipes

  • Mayonnaise Sandwich
  • Beetroot Carrot Sandwich
  • Spinach Corn Sandwich
  • Curd/Yogurt Sandwich
  • Broccoli Paneer Mayo Sandwich
  • Fruit Sandwich

More Indian Breakfast Recipes

  • Poha
  • Indian Masala Oats
  • Vegetable Paniyaram
  • Yogurt Sandwich
  • Pongal
  • Paneer Uttapam
  • Podi Idli

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bread upma served on a black plate garnished with coriander leaves

Bread Upma Recipe

Bhavana Patil
Bread Upma recipe is one of the easiest breakfast or snack that can be prepared with leftover or fresh bread in less than 15 minutes.
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Servings: 2
Calories : 433
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Method: Stovetop
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml

  • 5 large slices Wholegrain Multigrain Bread / White Bread
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
  • 1 teaspoon split urad dal (optional)
  • a pinch asafoetida (hing)
  • 2 green chili finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 stalk curry leaves
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 large tomato finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder (optional)
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped

Instructions
 

  • Toast the bread on low flame in a pan without oil or use a toaster for toasting bread. This step is optional.
    step to toast the bread on tawa collage
  • Cut the toasted bread slices into bite-size pieces and keep them ready. I have used multigrain bread for healthier choices. You can use any whole grain or even white bread for this recipe.
    step to cut toasted bread into pieces collage
  • Add oil in a heavy bottom pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, and saute for 1 minute until dals start changing color.
  • Next, add chopped ginger, green chilies, asafetida (hing), and curry leaves. Saute another 20 secs.
  • Followed by finely chopped onions and saute till they are translucent.
    step to prepare tempering collage
  • Then add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, salt and cook them till soft.
    step to cook tomatoes with spices collage
  • Now add in the chopped toasted bread pieces and mix well.
  • On medium-low flame cover and cook for 1-2 minutes. When done, switch off the flame.
    step to add bread pieces and mix collage
  • Squeeze some lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves and Serve Bread Upma Immediately.
    bread upma served on a black plate garnished with coriander leaves

Notes

Tips & Variations:

  • Use brown, wheat, or multigrain bread for healthier bread upma.
  • You can add peanuts or cashews while tempering, adding crunchiness and richness to the dish.
  • I highly recommend toasting or grilling the bread before, this helps to avoid upma from becoming soggy. But if you dont have time to toast, just used the regular bread.
  • You can also add some veggies like green peas, carrots, and sweet corn to make it healthy.

Nutrition

Calories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 651mgPotassium: 588mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12g
Keyword After School Snack, Bachelor's food, bread recipes, bread upma, breakfast recipes, dairy free, evening snack, Healthy Eating, Leftover Makeovers, nut-free, recipe for kids, south indian, under 15 minutes, vegan
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