How To Make Veg Upma | Easy & Healthy Breakfast Recipe | Masala Trails

semolina

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: coarse rice flour

Quinoa is a gluten-free option with more protein.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh seasonal vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Fresh seasonal vegetables enhance flavor and nutrition.

curry leaves

🥗Healthier: bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried curry leaves

Bay leaves provide a similar aromatic quality.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: cumin seeds

💰Cheaper: black sesame seeds

Cumin seeds add a different but pleasant flavor.

Dry roast 1 cup of semolina until golden and switch off the gas.

In a deep-bottomed pan, heat some oil.

Add 1 tsp of mustard seeds and let them crackle.

Add 3-4 slit green chilies and 1 inch of finely chopped ginger.

Add a pinch of asafoetida powder and 2 small finely chopped onions.

Add salt to taste and sauté until onions are translucent.

Add a pinch of turmeric and 1 tsp of chili powder; mix well.

Add 1 finely chopped carrot, 7-8 finely chopped French beans, and 1/2 cup of fresh peas; mix with onions.

Add a little water to help cook the vegetables and cover for 3 minutes.

Once the water has dried and vegetables are 80% cooked, add the dry roasted semolina and fold it in.

Add 2 cups of water (1:2 ratio) and 1 tsp of ghee; mix well.

Add some coriander and serve.

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