Sooji Upma
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- Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 cup water1/2 cup Cream of Wheat, or sooji1/2 cup frozen mixed veggies or peas1 T vegetable or canola oil1/8 cup raw cashews or peanuts - no salt1 T finely chopped chili pepper, or jalapeno2 T finely chopped onion, optional1/2 tsp cumin seed1/2 tsp black mustard seed2 T fresh cilantro, chopped1/2 t lemon juicesalt to taste, or approx 1/2 tsp
To begin, place the frozen veggies in a small pot & add your water. Bring to a boil then turn off the heat & let the veggies continue to thaw while you begin the 2nd step of this meal.
Heat a regular size skillet on med-high heat. Once heated, add your oil. Once oil is heated, add your chili pepper & your cashews (or peanuts). If you are using onion too, add that at this time. Reduce heat to medium & continue to saute for one minute.
Next, add your cumin seed & black mustard seed. Saute until you hear the mustard seeds beginning to pop - about 30 seconds.
At this time, you add in your sooji & toss until it begins to turn a golden brown color. Also add in your salt at this time.
Once sooji is golden slowly pour your veggies & water into this dish. Stir thoroughly to combine. Also add in your lemon juice & cilantro at this time. Mix all ingredients until all of the liquid has been absorbed, this should ecomes a bit of a soft, crumbly mixture.
Now, your sooji is ready to serve. You may eat this as is, with sliced tomatoes or with a drizzle of Tomato Rasam poured over it. I love it with Tomato Rasam.
This is a healthy & delicious meal that is good at any time but is especially popular as a breakfast meal in India. Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 2
Heat a regular size skillet on med-high heat. Once heated, add your oil. Once oil is heated, add your chili pepper & your cashews (or peanuts). If you are using onion too, add that at this time. Reduce heat to medium & continue to saute for one minute.
Next, add your cumin seed & black mustard seed. Saute until you hear the mustard seeds beginning to pop - about 30 seconds.
At this time, you add in your sooji & toss until it begins to turn a golden brown color. Also add in your salt at this time.
Once sooji is golden slowly pour your veggies & water into this dish. Stir thoroughly to combine. Also add in your lemon juice & cilantro at this time. Mix all ingredients until all of the liquid has been absorbed, this should ecomes a bit of a soft, crumbly mixture.
Now, your sooji is ready to serve. You may eat this as is, with sliced tomatoes or with a drizzle of Tomato Rasam poured over it. I love it with Tomato Rasam.
This is a healthy & delicious meal that is good at any time but is especially popular as a breakfast meal in India. Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 193.1
- Total Fat: 12.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 25.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 18.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
- Protein: 4.5 g