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Vegetable Upma (Savory Semolina Porridge)

Elina James
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For Vegetable Upma
  • 1 cup semolina (rava / sooji)
  • 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chana dal
  • 1 tablespoon urad dal
  • 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1-inch piece ginger, grated
  • 8–10 curry leaves
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup carrots, diced
  • ¼ cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 2½ cups water
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Roast semolina: Heat a pan on low and dry roast semolina, stirring constantly until lightly golden and fragrant. Set aside.
  • Heat fat: In the same pan, heat oil or ghee over medium heat.
  • Temper spices: Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; let them splutter.
  • Add dals: Add chana dal and urad dal; sauté until golden.
  • Aromatics: Add green chilies, ginger, and curry leaves.
  • Onion u0026 veggies: Add onion and cook until translucent, then add carrots and peas.
  • Add water: Pour in water and salt; bring to a rolling boil.
  • Add semolina: Reduce heat and slowly add roasted semolina, stirring continuously.
  • Cook: Cover and cook 3–4 minutes until fluffy.
  • Finish: Add lemon juice, garnish with cilantro, and fluff gently.