Sooji Upma- Healthy Breakfast Recipe

"Being healthy isn't a trend, its a lifestyle."

And I'm working towards achieving it. Last year came with its own share of ups and downs and my health took a backseat with all of it. Also, I never really took care of myself. This new year I resolved to get fitter and start taking believing in myself, become a better version of me.

The first step towards it would be eating a healthy breakfast everyday. (More like eating a breakfast everyday). And what better than Sooji/Rawa (Semolina) Upma. Thick salty porridge made with semolina, most common breakfast dish in southern India. Its great for a very filling yet healthy start to the day filled with proteins, iron and potassium.

Best part- its super quick to make. Be it for yourself or for your entire family its the best breakfast recipe.

Find the recipe to this quick and healthy breakfast dish below.

SOOJI/ RAWA (SEMOLINA) UPMA

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 15 min (including preparation)

INGREDIENTS

Sooji/ Rawa                                                           1 cup

Onion                                                                       1 big

Green Chillies                                                      4-5

Dried Red Chillies                                               1-2

Mustard Seeds                                                     1 tsp

Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta)                               10-12 leaves

Urad Dal                                                                  1 tsp

Peanuts/ Cashew (optional)                         10-12 pieces

Salt                                                                            1 tsp (more as per taste)

Oil                                                                             5-6 tsp (more as required)

Lemon juice(optional)                                    1 tsp

Water                                                                       1.5 cup

METHOD

1. Dry roast the sooji (semolina) in a deep dish pan(kadhai) and set aside.
2. Dry roast the ground nuts and cashew in the same pan and set aside.
3. Pour oil in the pan. As it gets hot put mustard seeds. (Beware they burst)
4. Once the mustard seeds burst, put urad dal, red chillies and curry leaves & saute for 2-5 sec.
5. Now put chopped onions and green chillies and saute.
6. Pour the water, add salt and let it boil.
7. Finally add, the sooji and cook until the water dries up. Keep mixing regularly.
8. Add the peanuts, cashews and garnish with curry leaves.

Healthy upma for breakfast is ready. Serve hot.

Let me know how you like your bowl of upma.

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