Bread Poha/Upma: Easy, Quick & Delectable Breakfast & Lunchbox R

Ingredients

• 6-8 Breads Slices: Cut Up into Medium-Small Pieces
• To Taste Salt
• 1 Onion: Finely Chopped
• 1 Cup Fresh Green Peas
• 1/2 Cup Tomatoes: Finely Chopped
• 1 tsp Ginger Paste
• 1/2 Cup Potatoes: Cubed into Small Pieces
• 1/2 Cup Carrots: Cubed into Small Pieces (Optional)
• 2-3 Fresh Green Chilies: Finely Chopped
• 1 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1 tbsp Chilli-Tomato Ketchup
• 1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/2 Cup Fresh Coriander Leaves: Finely Chopped
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Hing/Asafoetida
• 8-10 Fresh Curry Leaves
• 1 tsp Urad Dal
• 1 tsp Chana Dal
• 1/2 Cup Peanuts: Gently Toasted
• 1 Handful: Cashews (Optional)
• 2 tbsps Cooking Oil: Any Veg Oil
• 1 tbsp Butter/Ghee

Steps

1. First Up: Cut Up the breads slices & set aside Next: Chop the assorted aforesaid veggies as mentioned above, set aside Keep rest all other ingredients mentioned above ready & handy to proceed with the cooking process further
2. Heat up a frying pan/wok over the medium high heat: Add in the oil to it, followed by the tempering spices- Let them crackle & release aroma- Add in the chopped onions & ginger & sauté nicely until it turns light golden brown in colour
3. Time to add in the rest of the chopped veggies, tomatoes & some salt- continue sautéing until the raw smell goes off & they turn a bit soft too- In goes the turmeric & the red chilli powder, cumins & coriander powders too- Mix it all nicely until well combined
4. Add in some water- Cover the mixture, reduce the heat & allow the mixture to be well cooked- Once done: Add in the cut up breads slices, mix everything well together until nicely combined and well blended- Cover it back to cook a bit more so as to absorb the juices from the mixture nicely
5. Once that’s done too: Checkout the seasonings-adjust accordingly- Add in the chilli-tomato ketchup, give it all a final good mix (this can be added earlier too, while cooking this gravy mixture)- Add in a dollop of some butter/ghee- Goes a quick mix & now the flame goes off
6. Add in a tsp of fresh lemon juice before serving it piping hot as in your quick breakfast/evening snacks/lunchbox dishes Transfer it to a separate plate- Garnish it your own way- It’s absolutely ready to be relished with your favourite hot cuppa ….& Enjoy…