Wholesome Veggie Upma Delight Recipe

About this recipe

Wholesome Veggie Upma Delight is a nourishing South Indian breakfast dish made from roasted semolina, fresh seasonal vegetables, and aromatic spices. This medium-spiced recipe blends wholesome ingredients like green beans, carrots, and peas with a subtle hint of mustard seeds and curry leaves to create a perfectly balanced and satisfying meal. The light yet filling upma is ideal for active individuals aiming for weight loss, as it is rich in fiber and lower in calories while still providing sustained energy. It’s a family favorite that’s both quick to prepare and delicious to savor.

Ingredients

• 200 ml Ghee
• - Green Peas
• 500 g Onion
• 100 g Coriander Leaves
• 100 g Lemon
• 500 g Rava
• 250 g French Beans
• 250 g Carrot
• medium Chilli Green Long
• 100 g Curry Leaves
• 100 g Salt
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds

Instructions

1. 1. Dry roast the semolina in a pan on medium heat for 5-6 minutes until aromatic and slightly golden. Set aside.
2. 2. Heat ghee in a large pan on medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter, then add curry leaves and chopped green chili.
3. 3. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Stir in the diced carrot, green beans, and green peas and cook for 3-4 minutes.
4. 4. Mix in the turmeric powder and salt, then pour in 400ml of water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. 5. Gradually add the roasted semolina to the boiling mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
6. 6. Lower the heat and cook the upma for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a soft, porridge-like consistency.
7. 7. Turn off the heat and mix in the lemon juice and chopped coriander. Let the upma rest for 2 minutes before serving.