Upma Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Upma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sooji flour (also known as semolina); 1 shredded carrot; 1 medium white onion, finely chopped; 3 green chilies; ½ cup frozen green pea; ½ cup frozen pre-cut French beans; 5 -6 tablespoons vegetable oil; ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; 6 -8 curry leaves; ¼ cup chopped coriander leaves; ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder; 4 cups water; salt; granulated sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups sooji flour (also known as semolina)
1 shredded carrot
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
3 green chilies
½ cup frozen green pea
½ cup frozen pre-cut French beans
5 -6 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
6 -8 curry leaves
¼ cup chopped coriander leaves
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
4 cups water
salt
granulated sugar (optional)

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1Pour sooji flour into a large metal pan or wok.
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2Heat under a medium flame.
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3Roast sooji mixture for 5-10 minutes.
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Mix consistently to prevent burning at the bottom of the pan.
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Make sure the sooji does not change color.
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4Turn off heat and set sooji aside.
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5Heat oil in a separate pan or wok under medium high heat.
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6Add mustard seeds and curry leaves to hot oil.
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7Wait till mustard seeds start to splutter and burst.
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8Add onion and ginger to oil once mustard seeds splutter and cook until onions become translucent.
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9Add carrots, French beans, and peas and saute for 5-10 minutes.
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10Split 3 green chilies in half with a knife.
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Add to vegetables.
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Mix well.
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11Add turmeric powder and salt to taste and mix well.
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12Add 4 cups of water to the vegetable mixture and let it come to a boil.
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13Add roasted sooji to boiling water SLOWLY while stirring the mixture to prevent lumps from forming.
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14Add chopped coriander leaves and stir mixture over a low heat making sure all the sooji is incorporated.
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15Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
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16Turn off heat and serve hot!

1381

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 cups sooji flour (also known as semolina), 1 shredded carrot, 1 medium white onion, finely chopped, 3 green chilies, and more.

Yes, Upma 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.

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