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Bread Upma with Sourdough Recipe

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Bread Upma with sourdough bread is a delicious and flavorful savory snack made by lightly toasting sourdough bread cubes and cooking them with a fragrant masala of mustard seeds, onions, green chili, curry leaves, green pepper, tomato, and aromatic spices. This quick and easy Indian-inspired dish is garnished with roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro, perfect for a comforting breakfast or tea-time treat.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 sourdough bread slices (or any bread of choice)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or any cooking oil)
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 1 green chili, chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 5–6 curry leaves
  • ½ medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 4 tablespoons water (60 ml)
  • ½ teaspoon sugar (optional but recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Toast the Bread: Lightly toast 4 slices of sourdough bread in a pan over medium heat. Sourdough does not require heavy toasting; just enough to slightly crisp the bread. After toasting, cut the bread into cubes and set aside.
  2. Heat Oil and Temper Mustard Seeds: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a kadai or pan on medium heat. Once hot, add ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds and allow them to pop.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Add ½ cup chopped onions, 1 chopped green chili, and 5-6 curry leaves to the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes until the onions soften slightly.
  4. Cook Vegetables: Add chopped green pepper (½ medium size) and cook for another 2 minutes until the pepper is slightly soft. Then add the chopped tomato, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for 2 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
  5. Add Spices and Water: Stir in ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, mixing for about 30 seconds. Add 4 tablespoons of water and stir well. Cook the masala mixture for 1-2 minutes until it thickens and becomes pasty.
  6. Sweeten and Combine Bread: Add ½ teaspoon sugar and mix well. Toss in the cubed sourdough bread and stir thoroughly to coat the bread with the masala evenly.
  7. Finish and Garnish: Remove the pan from heat. Add 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts and 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro. Optionally, squeeze fresh lemon juice or sprinkle sev on top before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • When using sourdough bread, toast lightly so it doesn’t become too hard.
  • You can substitute sourdough with any bread of your choice.
  • Adjust the green chili quantity to control the spiciness.
  • Add lemon juice or sev as toppings for extra flavor and texture.
  • Roasted peanuts add a crispy nutty flavor but are optional.

Keywords: Bread Upma, Sourdough Bread Recipe, Indian Breakfast, Savory Bread Upma, Easy Upma Recipe

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