Bread upma

Ingredients

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• 6 slices bread, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal (split black gram)
• 1 tsp chana dal (split Bengal gram)
• 10–12 curry leaves
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp red chili powder (optional)
• Salt to taste
• 2–3 tbsp water
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Method

1. Cut the bread into bite-size cubes. Slightly dry, day-old bread works best.
2. Heat the ghee or oil in the pan and add the mustard seeds. When they splutter, add the urad dal and chana dal and fry until golden.
3. Add the curry leaves, green chilies, ginger and onion. Sauté for about 3 minutes, until the onion is soft.
4. Add the tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder and salt. Cook for 3–4 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft.
5. Add the bread cubes, sprinkle the water over them and toss gently for 2 minutes, until every cube is coated.
6. Turn off the heat, add the lemon juice and coriander and serve right away, while the bread is still a little crisp.