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Mangalore Jowar Lemon
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Mangalore Jowar Lemon

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Mangalore cooking — Mangalore Jowar Lemon brings a lemon touch with a classic payasam finish. About 48 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 23 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Lemon1
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Sorghum (Jowar)1 cup
  • Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)1/2 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Jowar Upma Recipe | High-Fiber, Gluten-Free Breakfast | Sorghum Upma | Healthy Millet Breakfast · on YouTube