Dalia Upma
While the north Indians bring with them their dalia khichdi, the south Indians can boast about the dalia upma. Roasted dalia or lapsi creates a hearty breakfast enriched with vegetables and subtle spices.
Servings - 2
Difficulty Level - Easy
Preparation Time - 15 mins
Cook Time - 15 mins
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Master Cook dalia/lapsi
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp Master Cook cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Master Cook mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp cashews
- 1 tbsp peanuts
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 chilli, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green peas
- 1/4 cup carrots, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup beans, finely chopped
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Chopped coriander for garnish
Nutrition Facts
| Servings: 2 | |
|---|---|
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 202 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 12.2g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 1.7g | 8% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1184mg | 51% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18.5g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.9g | 21% |
| Total Sugars 3.8g | |
| Protein 5.9g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 53mg | 4% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 286mg | 6% |
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Procedure
- Roast dalia in a pan and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker and roast mustard and cumin seeds.
- Add cashews and peanuts to this and brown them.
- Add onions and chillies and cook until lightly browned.
- Throw in all the vegetables and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the roasted dalia, red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Season with salt.
- Add water, stir, taste and adjust the seasoning. Cover and let cook on a medium flame for 1 whistle.
- Let the steam dissipate naturally. Open the cooker and fluff the dalia.
- Squeeze some lemon juice onto it and garnish with coriander.
- Serve hot with yogurt.
