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!
When you feel really lazy and want a quick fix, this healthy bread upma is one option. I have made it healthy by using multigrain bread. My daughter loves this bread upma with vegetables, and she usually pairs it with ketchup 🙂
Bread Upma Ingredients
- Bread: use either white, wheat, or multigrain bread.
- Oil: Use any cooking oil.
- Mustard seeds, cumin & urad dal: added for tempering.
- Green chilies: I have used 2 Thai green chilies.
- Curry leaves: this is added to enhance the flavor.
- Ginger: use minced or grated ginger.
- Hing (Asafoetida): used for flavoring. You can also use gluten-free asafoetida.
- Onion: I have used finely chopped onions.
- Tomato: I have used finely chopped 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.
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.
Add oil to 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.
Then add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, salt, and cook them till soft.
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.
Squeeze some lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve the South Indian Style Bread Upma/Poha recipe Immediately.
Tips & Variations for Bread Upma
- Use either 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.
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Bread Upma Recipe
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Then add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, salt and cook them till soft.
- 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.
- Squeeze some lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves and Serve Bread Upma Immediately.
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.
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