Bread Upma
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Bread Upma
Description
Bread Upma combines day-old white bread cut into pieces with aromatic spices like mustard seeds, asafoetida, turmeric, and fresh curry leaves. The bread is cooked along with sautéed onions and green chilies, absorbing the spice-infused oil to give a mildly tangy and savory flavor profile highlighted by the fresh lemon juice added at the end. The cooking method involves tempering the spices first, then softening onions, and finally steaming the bread lightly with water in a covered pan to meld the flavors and prevent dryness.
The texture balances the slight crunch from the tempered spices and cooked bread edges with the softness of softened onions, creating a comforting dish meant to be enjoyed warm. Cilantro garnish contributes a herbaceous note. This dish is an efficient use of bread nearing staleness and can be easily customized by adding vegetables or nuts for extra nutrition and texture.
Common variations include adding chopped tomatoes, carrots, or peas after onions are cooked and incorporating nuts like peanuts or cashews along with curry leaves for crunch and protein.
Arnold country white bread that is slightly stale works well, as it holds texture without becoming soggy.Adding vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, or green peas after sautéing onions can boost the nutrition and add variety.Peanuts or cashews added with curry leaves and green chilies provide crunch and extra protein to the upma.
Ingredients
- 8 lices white bread see notes, hearty
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- ⅛ teaspoon asafoetida
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- 20 curry leaves
- 2 green chilies slit lengthwise
- 1 laqrge yellow onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional
Instructions
- Cut the bread slices into 1-inch pieces and reserve.
- In a large wok or pan heat oil. Once the oil is shimmering hot add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter. Lower the heat and add hing, turmeric, curry leaves, and green chilies. Give a quick stir.
- Add diced onion and salt. Mix well and cook covered on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions become soft and translucent.
- Add cubed bread and sugar. Mix well. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of water and cook covered on low heat for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Use slightly stale hearty white bread like Arnold Country white bread for best texture.
- Vegetables such as tomatoes, carrots, and green peas can be added after onions to enhance the dish.
- Add peanuts or cashews along with curry leaves and green chilies for crunchy texture and more protein.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 904mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 328IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 111mg | 123% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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