Sooji Upma Recipe: A Hearty Breakfast Delight

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 cup of Sooji or Semolina
• 2 cups of Water
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 1 Tomato, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup of Green Peas
• 2 Green Chillies, finely chopped
• 1 tsp of Ginger, grated
• 1/2 tsp of Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 tsp of Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 tsp of Urad Dal
• 1/2 tsp of Chana Dal
• A pinch of Hing or Asafoetida
• A few Curry Leaves
• 2 tbsp of Oil
• Salt to taste
• Coriander Leaves, chopped (for garnishing)

Instructions

1. Heat a pan on medium flame and add 1 cup of sooji to it. Roast the sooji until it turns golden brown and starts to release a nutty aroma. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Keep stirring continuously to prevent burning.
2. Once done, transfer the roasted sooji to a plate and keep it aside.
3. In the same pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil on medium flame. Add 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp of urad dal, and 1/2 tsp of chana dal. Sauté until the dals turn golden brown.
4. Next, add a pinch of hing or asafoetida, a few curry leaves, 1 tsp of grated ginger, and 2 finely chopped green chillies. Sauté for a few seconds until the ginger and chillies are fragrant.
5. Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.
6. Now, add 1 finely chopped tomato and 1/2 cup of green peas. Sauté until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
7. Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste. Mix well and bring the mixture to a boil.
8. Once the water starts boiling, reduce the flame to low and add the roasted sooji slowly while stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
9. Mix well until the water is absorbed and the sooji is cooked through. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
10. Turn off the flame and cover the pan for a minute to allow the sooji to absorb any remaining moisture.
11. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with chutney or sambar.

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Conclusion