Dalia Upma-Cracked Wheat Savory Porridge
Dalia or cracked wheat is a great substitute for semolina and tends to be more rich in fiber and vitamins.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Presssure pan
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cracked wheat roasted
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, corn, peas) frozen or freshly chopped
- 1 sprig fresh curry leaves
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp whole mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- Pinch asafetida
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1 tsp sugar to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat a pressure pan on a medium flame.Add oil and mustard seeds; allow them to finish crackling.Add the cumin seeds, asafetida, turmeric and curry leaves.Saute for 30 seconds.
- Add the dalia and the chopped vegetables.Saute for 30 seconds.Add the water, salt, sugar, and red chili powder.Give it a stir and close the pressure pan.
- Give it 2 whistles and turn off the heat.After the pressure has dropped, open the pan and fluff up the upma.Squeeze some lemon juice and add a dollop of ghee.
- Garnish the upma with chopped cilantro and a handful of bhujia or sev.