South Indian Bread Upma
Ingredients
- 6-7 bread slices
- 1/2 cup curd
- 2-3 spoons water
- Salt as per taste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Red chilli powder as per taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1/2 spoon butter
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Few curry leaves
- Finely chopped onion
- Finely chopped carrot
- Finely chopped capsicum
Garnish
- Chopped coriander
- Pomegranate seeds
Preparation
In a mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup curd.
Add 2 spoons of water and mix.
Add salt as per taste.
Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder.
Add red chilli powder as per taste.
Add 1/2 teaspoon sugar if desired.
Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon.
Mix everything well and set aside.
Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pan.
Add 1/2 spoon of butter.
Once the butter melts, add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds.
Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds.
Add a few curry leaves.
Add finely chopped vegetables such as onion, carrot, and capsicum.
Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
Add the curd mixture.
Add a spoonful of water and mix.
Cook until it comes to a boil.
Add the cut bread slices and gently mix.
Transfer to a serving plate.
Garnish with chopped coriander and pomegranate seeds.
Tips
Enjoy warm for the best taste.
