Monday, July 21, 2008

BREAD UPMA

BREAD UPMA
Small pieces of bread cooked in oil and spices taste well as a snack
Preparation Time : 10 minutes
Cooking Time : 20 minutes
Ingredients
White bread preferably a day old6-8 slices
Oil 4 tablespoons
Asafoetida a pinch
Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon
Onion , chopped1 medium
Potato, boiled and diced1 medium
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
Lemon juice 1 teaspoon
Green chillies, chopped2
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped2 tablespoons
Method
Break the bread slices into smaller pieces with or without the crust.Heat oil in a kadai. Add a pinch of asafoetida. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. When the cumin seeds change colour and mustard seeds crackle, add onion and sauté. When the onion turns translucent, add diced potatoes and sauté for two minutes.

Add turmeric powder and bread pieces. Mix and add red chilli powder and toss to mix well. Sprinkle some water and cook for two minutes.

Add lemon juice, green chillies and coriander leaves. Toss and serve hot.

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