Upma With Peanuts Recipe

Name: Upma With Peanuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cream of wheat or 2 cups semolina; 2 slices ginger, chopped; 1/2 cup peanuts (try to get raw, otherwise roasted with skins on is Ok); 1 tablespoon Urad Dal; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 -2 dried red chilies or 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes, to taste; 1 cup mixed vegetables, chopped small; 3 cups hot water, approximately; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 curry leaves (optional); salt

Servings: persons

2 cups cream of wheat or 2 cups semolina
2 slices ginger, chopped
1/2 cup peanuts (try to get raw, otherwise roasted with skins on is Ok)
1 tablespoon Urad Dal
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 -2 dried red chilies or 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes, to taste
1 cup mixed vegetables, chopped small
3 cups hot water, approximately
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 curry leaves (optional)
salt

1
In a wok, mildly roast the cream of wheat or semolina with salt until it is just about to get brown. Remove from the wok when done.
2
In the wok, fry the peanuts until lightly browned. Add ginger, urad dal, mustard seeds and chili pepper. Continue cooking until the mustard seeds start to pop.
3
Cook vegetables to prefered doneness.
4
Add vegetables and curry leaves to the wok, mixing well.
5
Add in roasted cream of wheat and mix well.
6
With the heat on, pour water in stirring thoroughly until cream of wheat is no longer dry but is not soggy.
7
Serve while warm.

567

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cream of wheat or 2 cups semolina, 2 slices ginger, chopped, 1/2 cup peanuts (try to get raw, otherwise roasted with skins on is Ok), 1 tablespoon Urad Dal, and more.

Yes, Upma With Peanuts 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Upma With Peanuts

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Variations & substitutions

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