Protein Packed Vegetable Upma Recipe

About this recipe

Start your day with a Protein-Packed Vegetable Upma, a delicious and nutritious South Indian breakfast that combines rice semolina, mixed vegetables, and vibrant spices. This dish is a fantastic choice for fueling your morning with energy, providing 34g of protein for muscle recovery and 7g of fiber to aid digestion. Coconut milk adds a creamy texture while the aromatic spices bring irresistible flavor. The cooking process is straightforward and beginner-friendly, making this dish perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal. Serve it hot as a comforting start to your day or batch-prep it for a gym-ready breakfast option.

Ingredients

• - Bajri Rawa | Pearl Millet Semolina | Gluten-Free & High Fiber | Ideal For Upma, Rotis & Laddus
• - Frozen Mixed Vegetables
• 250 ml Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk
• - Ginger Powder
• - Suhana Dal Makhani Spice Mix 50g Pouch
• 100 g Orika Big Mustard Seeds
• 50 g Pluckk Organic Curry Leaves
• 500 ml Oil (For Frying)
• 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised

Instructions

1. 1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds until they crackle.
2. 2. Add curry leaves and sauté for 30 seconds to release their aroma.
3. 3. Stir in ginger powder and Suhana Dal Makhani Spice Mix, cooking for another minute.
4. 4. Add the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften slightly.
5. 5. Pour in water and coconut milk, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
6. 6. Slowly add rice semolina while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
7. 7. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture cook, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
8. 8. Season with salt and cook for another 2 minutes to blend flavors.
9. 9. Turn off the heat and let the upma rest for 2 minutes before serving.
10. 10. Garnish with additional curry leaves if desired and serve hot.