Vegetable Upma

Vegetable Upma is a flavorful and nutritious South Indian dish that combines semolina with a medley of vegetables and aromatic spices. It’s an excellent choice for breakfast or a light meal, offering a balance of taste and health benefits.

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

• 60 grams semolina
• 60 grams onion (finely chopped)
• 30 grams grated carrot
• 30 grams beans (finely chopped)
• 3 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1.5 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 30 grams boiled urad dal
• 1-2 sprigs curry leaves
• 2-3 green chillies, finely chopped
• 2 cm piece of ginger, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1.5 teaspoons sesame oil

Procedure:

• Firstly, grind the green chilies, and ginger to form a smooth paste and keep it aside.
• In a pan heat oil, let the mustard seeds crackle and curry leaves and onions. When the onions soften, add urad dal and roast it for a few minutes.
• Then add grated carrot and finely chopped beans and cook for a few minutes
• Add 2 cups of water, salt and pepper and let it simmer over a medium flame.
• Then add sooji, roast it until the aroma comes.
• Squeeze the lemon juice. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Nutritional Benefits:

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 466 kcal
• Protein: 16.7 g
• Carbohydrates: 77 g
• Fat: 11.4 g