Odia-Style Mung Dal Upma With Vegetables Recipe

About this recipe

A wholesome, protein-rich Odia-inspired upma made with roasted mung dal and seasonal vegetables, infused with the flavors of panch phoran and mustard oil.

Ingredients

• 500G Freshos Couscous Semolina
• 500 G Ridge Gourd/Jhinge Tori(500Gm)
• 250 g Carrot
• 200 g Green Peas
• 1 piece Coconut
• 20G Curry Leaves
• 250g Green Chilli
• 500 ml Water
• - BALAJI MUNG DAL 250GM
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 250g Ginger
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 10G Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Dry roast the mung dal in a pan until lightly golden and aromatic. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat mustard oil in a large pan. Add panch phoran and let it crackle.
3. Step 3: Add curry leaves, slit green chili, and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté for 30 seconds.
4. Step 4: Add the diced ridge gourd, drumsticks, carrots, and blanched green peas to the pan. Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add the roasted mung dal and semolina to the vegetable mixture. Mix well.
6. Step 6: Gradually pour in the boiled water while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cover the pan and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes.
7. Step 7: Once the upma has absorbed the water and reached a soft, fluffy consistency, garnish with grated coconut and serve hot.