Description
Daliya Upma is a wholesome and nutritious Indian breakfast dish made from broken wheat (daliya) and vegetables. It is not only delicious but also a healthy option for a balanced meal. Here is a wholesome and nutritious Daliya Upma recipe.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee
- ¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds (rai)
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
- 2 green chillies, finely chopped
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup green peas
- ½ cup finely chopped carrots
- Salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- Water as needed
- 2 cups broken wheat (daliya), boiled
- Fresh lemon juice
For garnish
- Chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- In a pressure cooker, dry roast the daliya over medium heat until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. Keep stirring to ensure even roasting. This step enhances the flavor of the dish.
- Add enough water and cook until about 1 whistle comes up. Let the pressure release naturally. Allow it to cool down at room temperature.
- In a separate pan, heat butter or ghee.
- Add hing, mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
- Add chopped green chillies and saute it for a few seconds.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes. Cook for about a few seconds and then add green peas and carrots to the pan.
- Sauté the vegetables until they are slightly tender.
- Add salt and turmeric powder.
- Mix well.
- Add water and cover the pan till the vegetables are cooked well.
- Now add boiled daliya to the pan.
- Mix well to combine evenly with the vegetables.
- Cover the pan with a lid, and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir occasionally to avoid sticking.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice
- Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve hot daliya upma with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Make sure the daliya is properly roasted. Roasting process enhances its nutty flavor. Stir continuously to avoid burning.
- Use a good quality of butter or ghee for tempering. Ghee adds a rich flavor to the dish.
- Feel free to add or omit vegetables based on your preference.They not only add color and flavor but also provide essential nutrients.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more green chilies or red chili powder.
- Freshly chopped coriander leaves not only add a burst of color but also a refreshing flavour.
- Additionally, enhance the nutritional value by adding roasted nuts or seeds.
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: Daliya Recipe, Broken Wheat Upma, Indian Breakfast Dish, Vegetarian Upma, One-Pot Meal, Weight loss recipes