Veg Bread Upma/Easy bread upma/vegetable Bread Upma / Easy tiffin recipe

Bread Upma is a traditional South Indian recipe. It is a savory and tangy dish which can be served as a Breakfast or as a quick fix meal.

Bread Upma is made by cooking Bread pieces in a spicy tempering made of chillies, onions, tomatoes, fresh curry leaves and mild spice powders. The dish tastes really delicious as the bread pieces soak up all the masala.

While Bread Upma is originally a south Indian dish, in last few decades, it has gained wider acceptance and liking in other parts too. It is traditionally served as breakfast but there is no bar enjoying it at any other time of the day.

While the preparation is extremely simple, some important steps for a perfect bread upma recipe. Firstly, i would heavily recommend to toast the bread first and then fry them with spices and veggies. otherwise, the bread slices may turn soggy and spongy. Secondly, I used some veggies which i found in my fridge. You can omit veggies or add veggies as per your choice and cook further.

This dish can also be packed in lunch box for school going children who may find this savory dish more attractive than traditional Upma. I used whole wheat bread for this recipe. You can use any kind of bread. Lets jump into the recipe.

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cut bread slices into cubes, roast it with 1 tbsp of oil to brown in color here and there. Set aside.
heat 2 tbsp oil in kadai. Add in onion and green chilies, cook till onion are translucent
Now add in tomatoes with salt and sugar. cook it to mushy
Now add in veggies, saute it for a while
Now add in spices and little water. Cook veggies to 85%
Now add roasted bread cubes, give a nice mix.
Cover and simmer for 2 mins. Make sure bread cubes absorbs masala.
Garnish with coriander leaves and ghee roasted cashews. Serve hot as tiffin or a snack for tea time