5.0 from 18 votes
Bread Upma
A classic Indian breakfast/snack made with bread pieces cooked with sizzling mustard seeds, hing, turmeric, curry leaves, green chilies, and onions. A pinch of sugar, squeeze of lemon, and sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a cozy warm dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories: 270 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks , Brunch
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 8 lices hearty white bread see notes
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- ⅛ teaspoon hing
- 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.
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Notes
- Notes:
- I recommend Arnold country white bread that is a few days old
- Variations:
- Bread Upma can be fortified with veggies like tomatoes, carrots, and green peas. You can add any of these veggies once the onions are sauteed and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Then add the bread pieces.
- Peanuts or cashews are another classic addition that gives a really awesome crunch and heaps of plant-based protein! Add them along with curry leaves and green chilies.
Nutrition Information
Calories
270kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
904mg
(38%)
Potassium
99mg
(3%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
328IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
111mg
(123%)
Calcium
163mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270
% 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.