Cracked Wheat/ Godumai rava/ Dalia Upma

Cracked Wheat Upma

Upma is considered as one of the easiest and quickest dishes to make. It is a very common breakfast item in many Indian households. The recipe here is my little variation from the usual Rava/semolina upma. I used cracked wheat/godumai rava which is a healthy replacement for rava. It is packed with fiber and all the essential nutrients of any wholegrain. This is a meal by itself , a easy fix for either lunch or dinner. I hope you enjoy this healthy recipe.

 

 

 

Ingredients Needed :

Cracked Wheat – 1 cup

Mixed Vegetables ( Carrot,Peas,Potato,Beans, Green pepper/Capsicum) – ½  cup chopped

Onion – 1 chopped

Green chillies – 2 nos chopped

Ginger – ½ teaspoon finely chopped

Curry leaves – 5-6 nos

Mustard Seeds- 1 Teaspoon

Cumin seeds/Jeera – 1 teaspoon

Urad dal / Black gram dal – 1 teaspoon

Turmeric Powder – ½ teaspoon

Cooking oil – 1-2 teaspoon

Salt as needed

Lemon slices, Coriander leaves/Cilantro  to garnish

Preparation:

• Heat oil in kadai/ deep pan and add the mustard seeds , jeera , and urad dal in the oil.
• When the mustard seeds start to splutter add green chillies , onion, curry leaves. Fry for few minutes.
• Add the chopped vegetables and salt. Fry them for 2-3 minutes.
• Now add 2 cups of water in the pan. When the water starts to boil add the cracked wheat and salt as you need and mix thoroughly.
• Cover and keep the pan in medium heat for 3-4 min.
• Remove the lid and mix the upma. Check if is cooked. If need sprinkle some water and cook for few more minutes.
• Add cilantro to garnish. Lemon juice may be added. Its completely optional.
• Serve as it is . Any pickle in the side will be a good accompaniment . Sprinkle sugar on top , a good idea for the kids to eat.