Masala Upma

Hi Guys!! Today I am going to share a very simple and delicious breakfast recipe called “Upma”. Upma is originated from Southern part of India. There are many ways of cooking Upma. Either you can cook in a very simple way or you can add wide range of vegetables. In case of Masla Upma, Garam Masala or Sambar Powder can be added. Here is the recipe for Masala  Upma, if you would like to try at your end….

Ingredients:

·         Rava/Sooji– 1 Cup

·         Cabbage – ½ Cup

·         Green Peas (Frozen)  – ½ Cup

·         Cauliflower – ½ Cup

·         Carrot – ¼ Cup

·         Onion – 2 medium

·         Green Chilly – 4

·         Curry Leaves  - 5

·         Tomato – 1 (Medium)

·         Urad Dal – 1 tbsp

·         Ginger – 1 tsp

·         Cumin Powder – ¼  tsp

·         Sambar Powder – ¼ tsp

·         Salt as per taste

·         Cooking Oil – 3 tbsp

·         Water – 2 Cup

Preparation Method:

Ø  Cut Cauliflower in small florets; cut Carrot in small cubes.

Ø  Wash and drain the cut vegetables.

Ø  Cut Cabbage in long and thin slice.

Ø  Slice Onion; Green Chilly and Crush Ginger.

Ø  Take a wide Pan and dry roast Rava / Sooji until it turns light brown and take it out from heat.

Ø  Heat Oil in the same Pan.

Ø  Add Urad dal and fry for 3 sec.

Ø  Add Green Chilly; Curry Leaves; Onion; Crushed Ginger and fry for 3-4 mins on medium flame.

Ø  Add cut Vegetables; Green Peas and stir for 5 mins.

Ø  Add Cabbage and fry for 2 mins.

Ø  Add Cumin Powder; Sambar Powder and mix well.

Ø  Add Tomato and fry for 2 mins.

Ø  Add Water; Salt and boil for 5-7 mins on high flame.

Ø  Add the roasted Rava in the boiling water and mix quickly to avoid lumps.

Ø   Then cook till it absorbs water and remove from heat.

Ø  Now the Upma is ready. Finally cover it for 3 mins before serve.

“Masala Upma”  is well served with Coconut Chutney and Besan Chutney.