Upma (Savory Cream of Wheat with Onions and Peas)

Ingredients

• 1 cup semolina (cream of wheat or wheat farina)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 sm onion (finely chopped)
• 1 green chili (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup peas
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder (to taste)
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3 cups water
• lemon juice
• fresh herbs

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a 12 inch wide skillet over medium heat. When the oil begins to shimmer, toss in the cumin seeds. Let cook for about 10 seconds.
2. Add the onion and green chili with a pinch of salt. Saute the onions until they are soft and translucent.
3. Add the semolina. Dry roast the semolina, stirring constantly, until it becomes fragrant and smells toasty. About 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Add the water, peas, chili powder, and salt. Stir.
5. Let cook for 3 to 4 minutes until all the water is absorbed.
6. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
7. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 340
• Calories: 212
• Carbohydrates: 36
• Protein: 6
• Fat: 4
• Saturated Fat: 0
• Cholesterol: 0
• Sodium: 491
• Potassium: 171
• Fiber: 3
• Sugar: 2
• Vitamin A: 240
• Vitamin C: 10.6
• Calcium: 28
• Iron: 2.6
• Serving Unit: g