Sunita’s Sooji Upma

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 14
Sunita's Sooji Upma Recipe
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup semolina
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
curry leaf , washed and torn
1 green chili , washed , trimmed and chopped
1 onion , chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt ( to taste )
1 pinch turmeric powder
1 pinch sugar ( optional )
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons coriander leaves , chopped , to garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
300
Sugar
2g
Fat
15g
Sunita's Sooji Upma is a classic South Indian breakfast dish that's popular across India and beyond. It's made with roasted semolina (also known as suji or rava), tempered with mustard and cumin seeds and flavored with curry leaves and green chili. Sunita's recipe gives it a fresh twist with the addition of coriander leaves and a pinch of sugar, which adds a subtle sweetness to balance the savory flavors. This dish can also be served as a light lunch or dinner option, along with chutney or pickle.

Instructions

1.In a pan, heat oil and add mustard and cumin seeds to it. Once they start to crackle, add in the curry leaves, chopped green chili and sauté for a few seconds.
2.Now add chopped onions and cook until they turn translucent, add a pinch of turmeric powder and salt to taste.
3.In the meantime, dry roast the semolina until fragrant, add it to the pan and sauté for a minute.
4.Pour water and sugar into the pan, cover the lid and let it cook for 5 minutes on low flame.
5.Once it's cooked, fluff it with a fork, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

PROS

Sunita’s Sooji Upma is a quick and easy recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes.

It is a healthy and flavorful breakfast option that can be customized to your taste.

It is suitable for vegetarians and can be made vegan by avoiding ghee and using oil instead.

CONS

The dish may not appeal to those who do not enjoy the texture of semolina.

It may not be a visually attractive dish for some due to its rather simple appearance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Semolina is a good source of energy as it’s high in carbohydrates and low in fat.
It’s also high in protein, making it a good option for vegetarians and vegans.
Semolina is rich in iron, calcium and B vitamins, which help boost immunity and metabolism.

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