Bread Upma

Ingredients:
Bread, toasted and cut into bite-size pieces (I used brown or multigrain bread) - 8 slices
Onion - 1 huge (I used a red onion)
Tomatoes, cut into large pieces - 3-4 small
Chana dal - 1/4 cup
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Serrano peppers, chopped fine - 3
Curry leaves (optional) - 1 stalk
Cashews (optional) - 1/2 cup
Turmeric powder (optional) - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala - 1.5 tsp
Salt - to taste
Oil or ghee - 2 tbsp
Coriander leaves, chopped fine - 1/2 cup

Time (cook + prep): 25-30 min.
Servings: 2-3

Method:
Turn on the stove, place a wok with the oil on it and wait till hot. Add cashews, mustard seeds, and chana dal and stir for a couple of minutes. Add the serrano peppers and stir well to coat. Add the onions and fry until golden brown. Add the garam masala and stir for a minute. Add the tomatoes and salt and stir well. Add juice from the can if using canned tomatoes, or add 1/4 cup water. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes. There should be enough liquid that the bread pieces can soak up, but not enough that the pieces become completely soggy and mushy. Add the bread pieces, stir well to coat with the sauce/onions. Garnish with coriander leaves before serving.

Author: Shrinkingsodacan
Source: Alternation to mom's recipe.