I Have Potatoes In My Bread!! (Bread Upma)

1. 1

   Roughly mash the boiled potatoes in to small to medium sized chunks. Keep aside.

2. 2

   Break the bread slices into small crumb-like pieces using your hands.

3. 3

   Sprinkle salt water on the pieces, so that the bread becomes soft.

4. 4

   Heat the oil in a medium sized pan and add the mustard seeds once oil is hot. Wait for mustard seeds to crackle.

5. 5

   Add curry leaves, swirl around so leaves don't burn.

6. 6

   Now add turmeric powder, green chillies, potatoes and salt.

7. 7

   Fry the potatoes on medium heat for about 2-3 mins so that the spices are absorbed.

8. 8

   Now add the bread crumbs. (If you find the crumbs are soggy, squeeze out excess water and then add the crumbs to the pan.).

9. 9

   Stir to mix well. You can also add some more oil if you find the bread crumbs are too dry.

10. 10

    Keep stirring for a couple of mins on medium heat.

11. 11

    Turn off the heat.

12. 12

    Sprinkle garam masala. Cover the pan and left sit for 2-3 minutes.

13. 13

    Remove lid, stir to mix garam masala properly.

14. 14

    Turn Upma in a serving dish, garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

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    Serve hot!

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    Tip: You can also add freshly ground ginger to your Upma. (I prefer mine w/o ginger flavoring). Add ginger paste as per taste to hot oil after the mustard seeds crackle and before you add the curry leaves. Allow the ginger to brown a bit.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.