Accessible Upama (Curried Cream of Wheat With Vegetables) Recipe

Name: Accessible Upama (Curried Cream of Wheat With Vegetables)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon safflower oil or 1 -2 tablespoon butter, as needed; 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced (about 1 cup); 1 tablespoon curry powder; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 12 lb tofu, diced (2 cakes) (optional); 2 cups broccoli florets or 2 cups cauliflower florets; 3 tablespoons slivered almonds (or a mixture of both) or 3 tablespoons cashews (or a mixture of both); 3 tablespoons raisins; 5 cups water; 2 cups cream of wheat (or Bear Mush, available at whole foods stores); ½ teaspoon salt (optional); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Servings: persons

1 -2 tablespoon safflower oil or 1 -2 tablespoon butter, as needed
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
12 lb tofu, diced (2 cakes) (optional)
2 cups broccoli florets or 2 cups cauliflower florets
3 tablespoons slivered almonds (or a mixture of both) or 3 tablespoons cashews (or a mixture of both)
3 tablespoons raisins
5 cups water
2 cups cream of wheat (or Bear Mush, available at whole foods stores)
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt

1
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or wok and add the onion, curry powder, ginger, mustard seeds, and optional tofu.
2
Saute until the onion is tender and the seeds begin to pop.
3
Add the broccoli, nuts, and raisins, adding more oil if necessary, and saute for 3-5 minutes, stirring.
4
Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
5
Add the salt.
6
Stir in the Cream of Wheat very, very slowly, pouring in a slow, steady stream and stirring occasionally (this will be easy for those who can pat their head and rub their stomach simultaneously).
7
When the mixture is smooth and thick, remove from the heat, top with yogurt, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 tablespoon safflower oil or 1 -2 tablespoon butter, as needed, 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced (about 1 cup), 1 tablespoon curry powder, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Accessible Upama (Curried Cream of Wheat With Vegetables) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Accessible Upama (Curried Cream of Wheat With Vegetables)

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