Ingredients
- 4 cups bread (4-5 slices, about 1 cm / 1/2 inch thick), sliced and roughly cubed, cut the crust off, if you prefer
- 1 tsp white lentils (if unavailable yellow lentils is an alternative)
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 5-6 curry leaves (fresh or dried)
- 1 onion, roughly sliced
- 1 tsp grated or finely chopped ginger
- 1 finely chopped tomato
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder, or to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves (cilantro) or parsley
- 1 tbsp clarified butter (ghee), regular unsalted butter or vegetable oil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 cup water
How to make Bread UpmaShould you prefer your bread very crisp, it is best to fry or toast it lightly first. This will give you a crunchy outside with a soft core.
This dish goes well with some refreshing mint or cucumber raita or with a topping of delicate saffron mayonnaise. |