Mild South Indian Veggie Upma Bowls Recipe

About this recipe

This Mild South Indian Veggie Upma Bowl is a comforting and wholesome breakfast dish, perfect for a united family. Made with semolina and colorful vegetables, it is seasoned with aromatic spices like mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies to achieve a delightful balance of flavors. The dish is light yet satisfying, making it ideal for sedentary lifestyles and body maintenance goals. A harmonious combination of textures and tastes, this recipe brings the essence of South Indian cuisine to your table with moderate spice levels suitable for all palates.

Ingredients

• 200 ml Ghee
• 500 g Onion
• 500 g Tomato - Hybrid
• 250 g Carrot
• - Green Peas
• 100 g Coriander Leaves
• 100 g Lemon
• 500 g Rava
• 100 g Curry Leaves
• 50G Green Chilies
• 100 g Salt
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds
• 250 g French Beans

Instructions

1. 1. Dry roast the semolina in a pan on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, then set aside.
2. 2. Heat ghee in a large pan and add mustard seeds; allow them to splutter before adding curry leaves and green chilies.
3. 3. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, followed by the tomato and cook until softened.
4. 4. Mix in the diced carrot, beans, and peas, and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add turmeric powder and salt, stirring well.
5. 5. Gradually add the roasted semolina to the pan while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
6. 6. Pour in hot water (about 600ml) in small amounts while stirring, and cook on low heat until the semolina absorbs the water and reaches a soft, fluffy texture.
7. 7. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.