Tag: upma

Ingredients

1 cup Broken Wheat (Daliya)
3 tsp Oil
2 Medium Onions, chopped
2 Medium Carrots, chopped
2 Medium Potatoes, chopped
2 Green Chillies, chopped
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
10-12 Curry leaves
2 tsp Chana Dal
2 tsp Urad Dal
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder (Haldi powder)
1/2 cup Yoghurt, beaten
3 cups Water
Salt, to taste

Procedure

1. Soak and wash the broken wheat thoroughly. Boil around 5 cups of water. Blanche the broken wheat in the boiling water for approximately 5 mins. Drain and keep aside.
2. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker. Fry the chana dal and urad dal until light brown.
3. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves.
4. When they begin to sputter add chopped onions. Cook until the onions turn translucent.
5. Add the chopped green hillies,  potatoes and carrots. Fry for around 1-2 mins.
6. Add turmeric powder. Fry for another 2-3 mins.
7. Add salt. Stir.
8. Add 3 cups of water. Mix.
9. Reduce heat. Add the yoghurt and mix well. Add more water if required.
10. Cover the pressure cooker with a lid. Cook under pressure for 2 whistles.
11. Allow the steam to escape. Open lid. Adjust the salt. Cook for approx 2 minutes or until excess water dries up.
12. Garnish with fresh, chopped coriander, nuts. Squeeze half a lemon. Serve hot!

My variation of a great, hearty breakfast. Healthy, tasty and wholesome. You can add green peas if desired. Adding a spoonful of fresh ghee is also yummy!