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Classic Upma

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Classic Upma

30 min 170 kcal per serving Easy

Ingredients

4 Servings
  • semolina (sooji)1 cup
  • ghee2 tablespoons
  • mustard seeds1 teaspoon
  • urad dal1 teaspoon
  • chana dal1 teaspoon
  • onion1 medium
  • green chilies2 pieces
  • ginger1 inch
  • curry leaves10-12 leaves
  • carrot1 medium
  • green peas1/4 cup
  • bell pepper1/4 cup
  • water2 cups
  • saltto taste
  • lemon juice1 tablespoon
  • coriander leaves2 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a pan on medium flame and dry roast 1 cup of semolina (sooji) until it turns light golden brown. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee.

  3. 3

    Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them splutter.

  4. 4

    Add 1 teaspoon of urad dal and 1 teaspoon of chana dal. Fry until they turn golden brown.

  5. 5

    Add 1 medium finely chopped onion, 2 finely chopped green chilies, 1 inch grated ginger, and 10-12 curry leaves. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.

  6. 6

    Add 1 medium finely chopped carrot, 1/4 cup green peas, and 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  8. 8

    Gradually add the roasted semolina while continuously stirring to avoid lumps.

  9. 9

    Cook on low flame until the semolina absorbs all the water and reaches a thick consistency.

  10. 10

    Turn off the heat and add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix well.

  11. 11

    Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander leaves.

  12. 12

    Serve hot.

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