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Dalia Upma
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Dalia Upma

🇮🇳 Indian

Bulgur wheat upma, the wholesome cousin of rava upma. Breakfast engineering: maximum comfort, minimum fuss. Serve warm with coconut chutney on the side.

Prep 14 min Cook 10 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Ginger1 tbsp, minced
  • Green Chili2, slit
  • Turmeric Powder1/4 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Mustard Seeds1 tsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1
  • Peanuts1/2 cup, roasted
  • Mixed Vegetables1 cup, chopped
  • Bulgur1 cup

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the bulgur: roast if it's rava, rinse if it's poha, soak if it needs it.

  2. 2

    Splutter mustard seeds, tip in the curry leaves and chilies, and let the oil get fragrant.

  3. 3

    Sweat the onions down, stir in ginger, and let the rawness cook off.

  4. 4

    Add the mixed vegetables, saute a minute, then fold in the prepared bulgur with salt and a splash of water.

  5. 5

    Cover on the lowest heat for 3-4 minutes to steam through, then fluff with a fork, finish with lemon, cilantro and, if you like, a spoon of ghee.

Chef's tip

For poha, rinse and drain — never soak — or it collapses.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Dalia Upma Recipe | Dalia Vegetable Upma | Breakfast Ideas For Work | Indian Veg Recipes | Varun · on YouTube