Bread Upma

I used to end up going to my grandparent’s house every weekend during my schooldays. My grandmother cooks excellent food and all she loved doing was making me eat what she cooked no matter how stuffed I was. I guess food is one of the main way grandparents show their love. One of my favorite breakfast dishes my grandmother cooked was Bread Upma and I used to ask her to make it often. I love the idea of using bread in an Indian dish as a main ingredient. Makes it sound interesting.  I feel nostalgic each time I cook this dish. So here’s the recipe for Bread Upma, my childhood favorite.

Ingredients:

• 5 slices Bread roughly cut into small cubes
• 1 tbsp. Oil
• 1 tsp. Mustard Seeds
• ½ tsp. Cumin Seeds
• 6 Cashews split into half
• 7-8 Curry Leaves
• ¼ tsp. Asafetida
• 1 tsp. Split Black Gram (skinless)
• ¼ cup finely chopped Onion
• ¼ tsp. Turmeric Powder
• Salt to Taste
• ¾ tsp. Red Chili Powder
• 1 tbsp. chopped Coriander Leaves
• Some water to sprinkle

Method:

• Heat Oil in a Pan.
• Add Mustard Seeds, Split Black Gram and Cumin Seeds and allow them to crackle.
• Add Cashews and toss until golden brown.
• Add Asafetida and Curry Leaves.
• Add the chopped Onion and cook until it turns soft.
• Add the Red Chili Powder, Turmeric Powder and Salt.
• Now add the Bread cubes and sprinkle a few drops of water using your hand.
• Mix well gently and keep tossing for 3-4 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and add the chopped Coriander Leaves and give a gently toss.