Whole Wheat Bread Upma Recipe | Healthy South Indian Style Bread Upma
Looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious breakfast or evening snack? This Whole Wheat Bread Upma is a simple South Indian-style recipe made with fresh vegetables, aromatic tempering, and whole wheat bread. It is packed with colorful veggies, lightly spiced, and comes together in under 30 minutes.
This recipe is perfect for using up leftover bread while creating a nutritious meal. The crunchy tempering of mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal, combined with fresh vegetables and a squeeze of lemon, gives this bread upma an amazing flavor. It is vegan-friendly and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or as a light dinner.

Ingredients:

• 8 slices whole wheat bread
• ½ cup thinly sliced beans
• ½ cup thinly sliced carrots
• ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions (or regular onion)
• ½ cup thinly sliced capsicum (bell pepper)
• ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander leaves
• Few curry leaves
• 4 finely chopped green chilies (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• Juice of 1 lemon (adjust to taste)

seasoning:

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon urad dal (split black gram)
• 1 teaspoon chana dal (split Bengal gram)
• ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder

Method:

1. Cut the whole wheat bread slices into small bite-sized cubes.
2. Keep them aside.
3. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
4. Add the mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
5. Add the urad dal and chana dal.
6. Fry until both dals turn golden brown.
7. Add the finely chopped green chilies and curry leaves.
8. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
9. Add the turmeric powder and stir immediately.
10. Add the sliced beans and carrots.
11. Mix well and cook until they are almost tender.
12. Add the capsicum and sliced green onions (or onions).
13. Sprinkle in the salt and mix everything well.
14. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, keeping the vegetables slightly crisp.
15. Add the bread cubes to the pan.
16. Gently toss everything together until the bread is evenly coated with the vegetables and seasoning.
17. Cook for another 2–3 minutes so the flavors combine well.
18. Turn off the heat.
19. Add the chopped coriander leaves.
20. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the bread upma.
21. Gently mix everything together.

Serve:

1. Serve hot as a wholesome breakfast, evening snack, or light meal.
2. Enjoy it on its own or with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, or a cup of hot tea.

Tips:

1. Use day-old bread for the best texture.
2. Feel free to add green peas, sweet corn, cabbage, or grated beetroot for extra nutrition.
3. Adjust the green chilies according to your preferred spice level.
4. Add roasted peanuts or cashews for additional crunch.
5. Fresh lemon juice added at the end brightens the flavors—don’t skip it.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

1. Made with wholesome whole wheat bread
2. Loaded with fresh vegetables
3. Vegan and dairy-free
4. Quick and easy to prepare
5. Great way to use leftover bread
6. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or an evening snack
7. This colorful Whole Wheat Bread Upma is a healthy, flavorful, and satisfying recipe that brings together simple pantry ingredients and fresh vegetables into a comforting South Indian favorite.