Bread Upma Recipe (Bread Poha)

Bread upma is a South Indian-style breakfast or snack recipe that is made by using bread slices and few spices. This quick and easy dish comes together in under 20 minutes and is a great way to use up those leftover bread slices.

Bread Upma Recipe (Bread Poha)

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: people

Calories: 286kcal

Author: Neha Mathur

Bread Upma (Bread Poha) is a South Indian-style breakfast or snack recipe that is made by using bread slices, onions, tomatoes, and a few spices. This quick and easy dish comes together in under 20 minutes and is a great way to use up leftover bread slices.

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Ingredients

8 white bread slices
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
10-12 curry leaves
¼ cup peanuts
½ cup chopped onions
2 teaspoons chopped green chilies
¼ cup frozen green peas washed
¼ cup chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon grated ginger
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (coriander)

Instructions

Cut 8 bread slices into small squares (¼-inch) using a serrated knife.
Optional - Splash 2-3 tablespoon of water or buttermilk over them and toss once. Keep aside. This process will make the bread pieces soft.
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and curry leaves and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.
Add peanuts and fry for 20-25 seconds until they are crispy.
Add onions, green chilies, peas, tomatoes, and ginger and fry for 2-3 minutes.
Note – If using fresh peas, cook them until they are tender before adding them to the pan.
Now add turmeric powder and salt and cook for a minute.
Add the bread cubes, lime juice, and cilantro, and toss everything well.
Check for salt and add more if needed.
Cook for 3-4 minutes on low heat. Serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh bread or the leftover stale bread, both are fine.

I like to use white sandwich bread because I think this bread tastes best when made into a bread upma. But you can use multigrain bread, brown bread, whole wheat bread, dinner rolls, pav, or any other soft bread. Try not to use sourdough as they are a little hard.

You can keep the corners of the bread if they are not too hard. If they are hard, I suggest cutting off the edges.

If you want a gluten-free version, use any preferred gluten-free bread of your choice.

You can go ahead and add beans, carrots, zucchini, etc to make it more wholesome.

Some people toast the bread before cutting them into cubes. This version of bread poha tastes very different from the one that I have shared. You can try it too. Just toast the slices in a toaster or skillet, cut them into cubes, and follow the remaining recipe as mentioned.

Make it with egg. Before adding the bread to the pan, break one egg in the pan and make an egg scramble. Once it is done, add in the bread and give it a mix.

Make it cheesy. Once the bread upma is ready, sprinkle ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese over it and cover with a lid. Cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes until the cheese melts.

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