No matter where you
go in India, upma is a very popular breakfast. It originated in south
Indian but is also found in Maharashtra and Sri Lanka. Essentially, upma is a
thick, porridge-like breakfast dish that is made from coarse rice flour or semolina
that has been dry-roasted. It's extremely versatile, so don't be afraid to
experiment with ingredients and flavors.
his tasty dish can be eaten for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack and is so
wholesome you can even make a full meal of it!
ingredients
- 1 cup semolina
- 2
tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 teaspoon Mustard
seeds
- 5 to 6 curry leaves
- 2 green chili
peppers (slit lengthwise)
- 1-inch piece of ginger
(grated)
- 2 medium-sized onions(finely
chopped)
- 2 medium tomatoes (finely
chopped)
- 2 cups hot water
- Pinch of turmeric
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (juice
of 1/2 a lime)
- Garnish: 1/4 cup coriander(chopped)
- Gather
the ingredients.
- To begin, Heat a griddle pan or Skillet on medium heat and roast the semolina lightly. stir the semolina frequently and do not allow it to brown.
- Once
done, place semolina on a platter and put aside.
- Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies.
- Add
the grated ginger and stir well. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add
the onion and fry it until it is both translucent and soft.
- Add
the tomatoes and cook until they are soft.
- Add the hot water, turmeric, and salt to taste, and bring to a boil.
- Add the toasted semolina, a little at a time, stirring constantly to
prevent any lumps from forming.
- Simmer and cook until the upma is like a
very thick porridge. Turn off the flame.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the
upma and mix well.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve
piping hot.
- Enjoy!
