Bread Upma

1. 1
   prep · ~5 min

   Cut the bread and prep the vegetables.

   1.Cut the bread slices into small squares.

   2.Finely chop the onion and tomato.

   3.Chop the ginger, slit the green chilies, and keep the curry leaves ready.
2. 2
   temper · ~2 min

   Make the tempering.

   1.Heat oil in a wide pan over medium heat.

   2.Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

   3.Add urad dal and cook until lightly golden.

   4.Add green chilies and curry leaves and cook for 10 seconds.

   TIPKeep the heat medium so the urad dal turns golden without burning.
3. 3
   saute · ~7 min

   Cook the onion, ginger, and tomato.

   1.Add onion and ginger to the pan.

   2.Cook until the onion turns soft and lightly translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.

   3.Add tomato, turmeric powder, and salt.

   4.Cook until the tomato softens and the mixture looks lightly jammy, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. 4
   mix · ~3 min

   Add the bread and toss well.

   1.Add the bread pieces to the pan.

   2.Sprinkle water all over the bread.

   3.Toss gently until the masala coats the bread evenly.

   4.Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until the bread is soft but not mushy.

   TIPSprinkle the water instead of pouring it in one spot so the bread softens evenly.
5. 5
   garnish

   Finish with lemon juice and cilantro.

   Turn off the heat, drizzle in the lemon juice, and mix in the chopped cilantro for a fresh finish.

6. 6
   serve

   Serve hot.

   Spoon the bread upma into bowls and serve right away while it is still soft and warm.

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