Bread Upma(Paavacha Saanza)
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Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 374.8
- Total Fat: 10.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 572.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 62.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
- Protein: 10.6 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Bread Upma(Paavacha Saanza) calories by ingredient
Introduction
Maharashtrians and Goans are all very fond of Bread.It is a Break Fast staple in every home today.The Paav Wala(Bread Wala)delivers fresh Bread to us daily in Mumbai(Bombay) warm from the nearest Bakery.This dish is made from day old Bread.This is a spicier version of the original and can be made from left-over Rotis or Bhakris as well.Tortillas can be used too----use whichever type of Bread you prefer. Maharashtrians and Goans are all very fond of Bread.It is a Break Fast staple in every home today.The Paav Wala(Bread Wala)delivers fresh Bread to us daily in Mumbai(Bombay) warm from the nearest Bakery.This dish is made from day old Bread.This is a spicier version of the original and can be made from left-over Rotis or Bhakris as well.Tortillas can be used too----use whichever type of Bread you prefer.Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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12 slices White Bread
Salt to taste
1tsp.Brown Cane Sugar
150gms.Shallots(Red Onions)
3ripe Tomatoes
7-10medium hot Green Chillies
10 Sweet Curry Leaves(Kadhi Patta)
3tsps.Black Mustard Seeds(Rai)
2tsps.Cumin Seeds(Jeera)
2tsps.Asafoetida Powder(Hing)
2tbsps.Sunflower Oil
OPTIONAL
0.5cup grated fresh Raw Coconut for garnishing
Directions
PREPARATION
Crumb the Bread Slices into small pieces.Chop the Shallots and the Tomatoes.Slice the Green Chillies lengthwise.Chop the Coriander Leaves finely.
METHOD
Heat Oil in a non-stick Wok.When hot lower flame and drop in the Black Mustard seeds,Cumin seeds,Sweet Curry Leaves and the Asafoetida Powder. When the Seasoning sputters add the chopped Shallots and fry till soft and transclucent.Add the chopped Tomatoes, slit Green Chillies,Turmeric Powder and Salt to taste.
Simmer till Tomatoes turn pulpy.Add the Sugar and 1minute later add the Bread Crumbs.Stir well together for the Crumbs to mix in well with the Masala.Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Garnish with finely chopped fresh Coriander Leaves and serve hot.
OPTIONAL
Sprinkle finely grated Raw Coconut along with the finely chopped Coriander Leaves on top.
TIP
Use only a dash of Salt for the Masala as the Bread already has Salt added to it.You can use various types of Breads as well as left over Chappatis,Rotis and Bhakris.You can also add Vegetables like fresh Green Peas,Cauliflower Florets,French Beans and Carrots to make it healthier.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KOMAL53.
Crumb the Bread Slices into small pieces.Chop the Shallots and the Tomatoes.Slice the Green Chillies lengthwise.Chop the Coriander Leaves finely.
METHOD
Heat Oil in a non-stick Wok.When hot lower flame and drop in the Black Mustard seeds,Cumin seeds,Sweet Curry Leaves and the Asafoetida Powder. When the Seasoning sputters add the chopped Shallots and fry till soft and transclucent.Add the chopped Tomatoes, slit Green Chillies,Turmeric Powder and Salt to taste.
Simmer till Tomatoes turn pulpy.Add the Sugar and 1minute later add the Bread Crumbs.Stir well together for the Crumbs to mix in well with the Masala.Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Garnish with finely chopped fresh Coriander Leaves and serve hot.
OPTIONAL
Sprinkle finely grated Raw Coconut along with the finely chopped Coriander Leaves on top.
TIP
Use only a dash of Salt for the Masala as the Bread already has Salt added to it.You can use various types of Breads as well as left over Chappatis,Rotis and Bhakris.You can also add Vegetables like fresh Green Peas,Cauliflower Florets,French Beans and Carrots to make it healthier.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KOMAL53.