I recently read somewhere, however, that the crust is very rich in antioxidants and is really healthy. Why am I not surprised...it's not very tasty - obviously had to be healthy! I still want to trim the edges off for sandwiches, so here's my compromise - trim the edges BEFORE you make the sandwiches. Store the cut pieces in an airtight container in the fridge. Use it to make bread "upma" :D :D
Important Disclaimer: White bread tastes wayy better than the browner versions. I am using crusts trimmed away from wholewheat bread - which score the lowest on my personal taste rankings :D Use bread slices, or even white bread crusts, to make this and this will taste much better. This is NOT a superyummy, yummy, great tasting recipe. Its just a way to use up/eat healthier portions of the bread which I would otherwise be throwing away. Oh and I don't cook very well, so please don't roll eyes at my recipe...in real life I would just chop up stuff and throw it all together in the pan. I just tried to make it look decent here :D
You will need:
Crust from 4 slices of bread +1 slice bread from the end (the brown crust one) - chop this into cubes roughly. If using bread slices, I guess around 3 slices of bread. Don't use fresh, soft bread for this EVER.One small onion - finely or not so finely chopped :D
A few curry leaves - optional, if you don't have it or are clueless as to what it is.
Mustard seeds/Jeera seeds - 1/2 tsp - Don't have these...err...ok skip
Green chili - 1 (I am a baby, I use one, adjust to your taste) - finely chopped or if you are a baby slit lengthwise, is easier to fish out.
Corriander leaves - chopped fine - garnish - again optional
Salt to taste.
Cashews/peanuts - if you want it to look pretty or need to make your hubby feel you made something special (?)
Potato - 1 medium potato - boiled, cut into cubes - I just rough chop/mash and add.
Yogurt - 2 tablespoons
A note on the optionals: You put these in, the "upma" tastes better. The more ingredients you skip, the closer you are getting to just eating stale bread and boiled potato.
Method:
- Heat a bit of oil in a skillet/kadai/some vessel - no, not a tawa.
- When oil gets a bit hot, add mustard/jeera seeds (if using) - wait for this to go cackle-crackle-sizzle-sputter - shouldn't take much time.
- Add green chili, cashew/peanut if using, and curry leaves (if using).
- Saute a bit, and add onions. Saute for about 3 min, until they go a bit pinkish and translucent.
- Add the boiled potato, salt to taste, and saute a bit..maybe 5 min.
- Add the bread pieces, add curd, mix it all up quickly. Take care not to let the bread get soggy. Cover and keep on medium heat for about 5 min.
- Take the lid/cover off, mix again, add corriander for garnish if you want to.
Oh and you really should add a bit of turmeric if you do not want an ugly mess like this one. |
That's it. Done. Eat. :D :D Hope it turns out okay if you do decided to give this a try :D :D :D :D
You eating this with orange juice? Me hungry now!!! ..And I thought u'd be baking cake too today. Where are the pics? :P
ReplyDeletehe he he..and I liked that green cute spoon of yours.. You eat with that? :D
ReplyDeleteNo cake..me po'd with hooman race. Me stuffy nose headache..fought with everyone. Oh and bread upma - healthy healthy..me no like - yaaa orange juice :D :D :D I always have fruit juice one big glass full - mixed veggie juice - orange-carrot. Real Activ.
ReplyDeletei make this..kinda acquired recipe from mom..me like it :-)
ReplyDeletePOORNIMA - you susu anywhere? Why did you ask if I am angry?????
ReplyDeleteyour photography skills are fab :-)
ReplyDeleteYup cute green spoon..matching matching with the greenie bowl :D
ReplyDeleteReally????? Good thing then, cos my cooking skill aren't. I just at that thing I made..and lemmmme tell you girls, it looks wayyy better than it tastes :D :D :D :D:D :D
ReplyDeletePoornima..me deleted it..cos me no want anyone else to think of the same idea. But you do that okay? And I also go see it there and memorize :D :D :D
ReplyDeleteHehheheee..but don't tell anyone else okay Poornima :D :D :D Now everybody will be like me talking gibberish again..me likeeeeee
ReplyDelete:O What are u guys talking about? :| I used to make this bread upma, when I was in hostel! Its been a loooooooooooong time now!! ..
ReplyDeletePoornimaaaaaaaaaaaa - Secret :D :D :D
ReplyDeleteoh ok ok...understood..
ReplyDeleteSuddenly I got a shock..what hapnd to moi comment..now I know
and yeah...ssssshhhh..no telling anyone..LOL
Hehheee...me fastttttttt :D
ReplyDeleteacchha..u read GG's blog?? me too girl..I love the way he writes..and his veg garden is awesome fantabulous na?? me always dream such garden..hehe
ReplyDeleteYup..he is AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteRANDOM QUESTION: How does a person go for a "fasting" lunch?????????????????
ReplyDelete:D i will mail you a secret!:D:D
ReplyDeleteFASTTTTLLLLLLLLLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
ReplyDelete:D:D done:P dont tell anybody!:P
ReplyDeleteWHAT DONE? You just sent me a lot of pooo in the mail!!! You cheeeeeeeeee dattteeeeeeeeeeeee girl and then you tell "done..don't tell anyone"
ReplyDeleteMum used to make this and I just love it :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks Yumm...I feel like making it right now. You made me hungry Rads.
ReplyDeleteAarthi - Mums make everything tasty..sighhhh.
ReplyDeleteShiva - :D :D Tx for dopping by :D
:-)..me back
ReplyDeleteIkkee posted something..me go see :D
ReplyDeleteyou actually announce this?! you are s cute! :D:P
ReplyDeleteOH.....good idea...I always throw the side bars away.....upma......wow.....btw....are you sure this is not what made you sick today????
ReplyDeleteI think so too Jomol :-((
ReplyDeletehi jomol
ReplyDeleteI like the upma. It is nice to lazy people like me.
ReplyDeleteI also like the photos you have taken
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of trying this out...now I wont. :((
ReplyDelete*Nice for :|
ReplyDeleteRati..Thank you for visiting my blog and appreciating my photos. I like you very much. Thank you. Why do you not want to try the bread upma? It is very healthy recipe and will make you strong and beautiful, but I do not want to force you to cook this. I will try to post better recipes and food next time. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteMe back to evil now..you take that hammer and hit your hubby with it :D
ReplyDeleteI miss bread upma, havnt had it for ages n I suck at cooking :'(
ReplyDeleteMe too - am much better at eating :D :D
ReplyDeleteLOL! ditto :D
ReplyDelete:D :D
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i will add tamatar also for tangy taste
baby....
wicked wives...me also gives last and top slice to hubby
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u making me feel guilty now pointing it out rads
whats that accompaniment with the upma u havin?
:D :D oh I have with tomato sauce..and I add dahi na..thats tangy enough for me :D
ReplyDeleteOh thats just a glass of orange juice..I drink juice ALL the time :D
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