Vegetable Upma

Make vegetable upma with measured ingredients and the step-by-step method below. This South India recipe serves 2.

Approximate total time: 25 min.

Thedietco serving tip

Pair with unsweetened curd, milk or another protein source when this forms a main meal.

Portions are general suggestions. Discuss individual needs, allergies and relevant medical conditions with a qualified dietitian. Measurements: 1 cup is approximately 240 mL; ingredients are raw unless stated otherwise.

Illustrative serving; ingredients and appearance may differ. Photo: File:Vegetable Upma.JPG by Priya1Iyer · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.

Servings

2 servings

Cuisine

Indian · South India

Ingredients

• Semolina (rava) 3/4 cup (120 g)
• Mixed vegetables 1 cup
• Onion 1 small
• Oil 2 tsp
• Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
• Urad dal 1 tsp
• Ginger 1 tsp minced
• Curry leaves 6
• Water 2 cups
• Salt and lemon to taste

Method

1. Dry-roast semolina 4–5 minutes on low heat until fragrant; set aside.
2. Heat oil, add mustard, urad dal, ginger, curry leaves and chopped onion.
3. Add vegetables, water and salt; boil until vegetables soften.
4. Sprinkle in semolina gradually while stirring; cover on low heat 3 minutes and finish with lemon.