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Onion Matar Upma
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Onion Matar Upma

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Alwar cooking — Onion Matar Upma brings a onion touch with a classic upma finish. About 44 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 19 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Onion3, sliced
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Green Peas250 g, chopped
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Easy Upma recipe for breakfast | उपमा बनाने का आसान तरीका | Chef Ranveer Brar · on YouTube