Delightful 8-Ingredient Vegetable Upma
This delightful vegetable upma is a quick and easy breakfast or snack, packed with flavor and nutrition. Made with semolina and a medley of vegetables, it's a wholesome and satisfying dish.
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed pan
- Lid
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Rava (Semolina) fine or medium grain
- 1 Onion small, finely chopped
- 1 Carrot diced small
- 1/4 cup Peas fresh or frozen
- 1 Green Chili finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Ginger grated or finely minced
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 5-6 Curry Leaves fresh
- 1-2 tbsp Oil neutral cooking oil
- 2 cups Water
- Salt to taste
- Fresh Coriander (Cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a dry, heavy-bottomed pan and dry roast the rava for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Cooking
- In the same pan, heat oil over medium heat, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chili, and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, then add diced carrots and peas and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in 2 cups of water and salt to taste, and bring the water to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, gradually add the roasted rava in a slow, steady stream while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rava is cooked through and fluffy.
- Turn off the heat, let it rest for 2-3 minutes, then fluff with a fork and garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
Notes
Adjust green chili to your preferred spice level. For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) to the tempering.