Bread Uppittu

Date: 1/29/2011
By Mangala Achar

Ingredients:

• 7-8 Bread slices (include the end pieces also)
  
• 1 big onion chopped
  
• 2 green chilies chopped
  
• ¼ cup peanuts
  
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
  
• 1 tbsp urad dal
  
• 1 tbsp channa dal
  
• Pinch of asafoetida
  
• ¼ tsp yellow powder
  
• 8-10 Curry leaves
  
• Cilantro for garnish
  
• 2 table spoon grated fresh or frozen coconut
  
• 2 table spoon oil for seasoning
  
• Salt to taste
  
• Lemon juice to taste

Method:

• Cut the bread slices into medium size pieces.
  
• Dry roast the bread pieces.
  
• Heat oil in the pan, season with mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, asafoetida, yellow powder.
  
• Add the peanuts (if they are raw peanuts roast them first)
  
• Add curry leaves, green chilies & onions.
  
• Fry the onions until they change color.
  
• Add dry roasted bread pieces mix well.
  
• Add salt & lemon juice for taste & mix.
  
• Dress with grated coconuts & chopped cilantro.
  
• Serve hot with coffee or tea.