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Start Your Day Right with Jowar Upma

For many, beginning the day with a nutritious meal is essential. Jowar upma emerges as an excellent choice in this regard. Packed with health benefits, this dish is rich in fiber, which aids digestion and supports weight management. The best part is that you won’t have to sacrifice flavor. This dish is essentially a wholesome package that will delight everyone at the breakfast table. It’s simple to prepare, utilizing jowar flour along with a variety of vegetables. If you haven't given it a try yet, follow our recipe to tackle your breakfast dilemmas.

Ingredients

1 cup jowar flour
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup semolina
1/2 cup boiled green peas (optional)
2 tsp green chili paste
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
1-2 pinches of asafoetida
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal
8-10 chopped curry leaves
1 lemon
1-2 tbsp oil
Salt to taste

Preparation Method

- Begin by finely chopping the onion and curry leaves, then boil the peas.

- Heat oil in a pan; once hot, add mustard seeds and urad dal, frying for a few seconds.

- When the mustard seeds start to crackle, add the curry leaves and asafoetida, stirring for a few more seconds.

- Next, add the chopped onion and sauté for about a minute until soft. Incorporate the semolina and mix well, frying over medium heat.

- Afterward, mix in the jowar flour and fry for an additional 2 minutes, stirring continuously.

- Add the green chili paste, peas, coriander leaves, and salt, cooking while mixing thoroughly.

- Pour in 3 cups of water (adjust as needed) and stir well.

- Allow the upma to cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Finally, squeeze in lemon juice and turn off the heat. Your jowar upma is now ready to serve.

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