Veg Upma
Upma, is a dish originating from the Indian subcontinent, most common in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtrian, Gujarat, Odia, and Sri Lankan Tamil breakfast, cooked as a thick porridge from dry-roasted semolina or coarse rice flour. Various seasonings and/or vegetables are often added during the cooking, depending on individual preferences. Today it is popular in most parts of India and is prepared in various ways.Learn how to make Veg Upma, simple, healthy yet absolutely tasty. Making upma doesn’t take much time. It's one of the most healthy breakfast or snack recipe across India that tastes delicious .
Ingredients
- 1 cup semolina
- 2 Tbsp. Oil
- 1 tsp. Mustard seeds
- 4 Green chilies
- A small piece of ginger, chopped or 1/2 tsp.
- A pinch of Asafetida powder
- 2 onions
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp. Red chili powder
- 2 Carrots, finely chopped
- 1 bowl beans
- 9 oz. green peas
- 2 cups Water
- 1 tsp. Ghee
- 5 coriander leaves
Instructions
- - Dry roast semolina in a pan. Once they are roasted, allow it to cool down.
- - In a deep bottom pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds.
- - Allow the mustard seeds to flutter and later add green chilies, ginger, asafetida powder, finely chopped onions and salt to taste.
- - Once the onions are slightly cooked add turmeric powder, red chili powder, carrot, green beans, peas to the mixture and mix well.
- - Add some water so as to cook the vegetables.
- - Cover the lid and allow it to cook for 3 minutes.
- - Add roasted semolina and mix well.
- - Since 1:2 is the ratio for upma, add two cups of water for one cup of semolina.
- - Mix it well and add coriander leaves.
Notes
- This healthy and delicious upma is ready to be served!