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Bread Upma

An ideal way to use up leftover bread slices or pavs is to make bread upma. Adding a few vegetables will make it nutritious and flavourful.

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Main ingredients Leftover pavs, Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, Asafoetida, Green chillies, Curry leaves, Onion, Turmeric powder, Green peas, Carrot, Cottage cheese, Fresh coriander leaves
Cuisine Indian
Course Snack
Prep time 10-15 minutes
Cook time 10-15 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of cooking Easy
Others Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 6-8 leftover pavs, torn into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon asafoetida 
  • 2 green chillies, cut into big pieces
  • 8-10 curry leaves
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ cup green peas
  • 1 small carrot, peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 150 grams cottage cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves

Method

  1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add cumin seeds and let them change colour. 
  2. Add asafoetida, green chillies, curry leaves, onion and salt, mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes. 
  3. Add turmeric powder and mix well. Add green peas and carrot and mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the pavs and mix well. Drizzle about 2-3 tablespoons water and mix well. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Add cottage cheese and coriander leaves and mix well. Switch the heat off. Cover the pan and keep it aside to cool.
  6. Pack it in the larger compartment of the compartmental tiffin box.
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