Upma (Savory Cream of Wheat with Onions and Peas)
A savory and nutritious breakfast made with rava and peas or other vegetables
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 212kcal
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
- ½ cup peas
- ½ tsp red chili powder (to taste)
- ¾ tsp salt
- 3 cups water
- lemon juice
- fresh herbs
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the onion and green chili with a pinch of salt. Saute the onions until they are soft and translucent.
- Add the semolina. Dry roast the semolina, stirring constantly, until it becomes fragrant and smells toasty. About 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the water, peas, chili powder, and salt. Stir.
- Let cook for 3 to 4 minutes until all the water is absorbed.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add turmeric or some toasted nuts if you want.
Nutrition
Serving: 340g | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2.6mg