Bread Masala

Bread in any form is loved by all. Bread upma is something that is commonly made in every household. So what's this Bread masala? Its nothing but a spicy and masaledaar version of bread upma. Absolutely lip smacking recipe that will be loved by all esp the kids. An excellent idea for a healthy evening snack and for kids tiffin boxes too. Very easy and quick to make. I learnt this one from a dear friend, an expert cook Sandhya Puranik. A wonderful person who is always happy to share her recipes....Learnt a lot from her. Sandy this one for you!!

Ingredients:

Servings - 4

Wholemeal Bread - 1/2 loaf (edges trimmed)

Onion - 2 small chopped

Tomatoes - 2 chopped

Jeera - 1 tsp

Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Haldi  powder - 1/4 tsp

Kashmiri chilli powder - 1 tsp

Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp

Oil - 1 tbsp ( I used olive oil)

Salt - to taste

Sugar - a pinch

Lemon juice - 1/2 - 1 tsp

Coriander Leaves - 1 tsp (chopped)

Method:

• Trim the edges of the bread and cut them into small squares.
• Take 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and jeera.
• When they start crackling add the onions and fry them till translucent.
• Add the tomatoes and fry till it becomes supple.
• At this stage add the chilli powder, garam masala, haldi powder and mix well.
• Add salt and fry till the masala becomes semi dry.

• Drop in the bread pieces, sugar and mix well. Lower the flame.
• Let the pieces fry for sometime i.e till they get a golden brown colour.
• Switch off flame, squeeze in the lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves.
• Yummy bread masala is ready to serve.

Note:

• Care should be taken to keep the masala semi dry else the bread will become soggy and mashed up.

HAPPY COOKING!!