Sweet Corn & Peas Upma for Babies and Toddlers
Description:
Upma is a simple, nutritious, and easy-to-prepare dish, perfect for babies and toddlers. The addition of sweet corn and peas not only enhances its flavor but also provides essential nutrients. Made with sooji (semolina or rava), this upma is light, easy to digest, and quick to cook, making it an ideal meal for little ones.
Cuisine: South Indian
Course: South Indian Breakfast
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- Sweet corn – a few kernels
- Green peas (Matar) – a few
- 1 teaspoon Ghee
- 1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
- 1/4 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
- 1/2 Onion – finely chopped
- Salt – to taste
- 1/4 cup Sooji (Semolina/ Rava) – roasted
- 1/2 cup Hot water
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Instructions:
- Start by steaming the sweet corn and green peas. In a pressure cooker, add a handful of sweet corn kernels and peas along with 2 tablespoons of water. Pressure cook for 1 whistle, then turn off the heat. Let the pressure cooker cool under running water before opening the lid. Set the cooked peas and corn aside.
- In a pan, heat 1 teaspoon of ghee. Once the ghee melts, add the mustard seeds and urad dal. Let the mustard seeds crackle and the urad dal turn golden brown.
- Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until they become soft and translucent.
- Add the cooked sweet corn and peas, followed by salt. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of hot water and stir again. Using hot water speeds up the cooking process. If you’re using room temperature water, allow it to come to a boil before proceeding.
- Once the water begins to bubble, slowly add the roasted sooji (semolina), stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Stir until the upma thickens, then cover the pan and allow it to steam for a few minutes.
- Turn off the heat, and your Sweet Corn and Peas Upma is ready for your baby or toddler.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve this delicious upma with a bowl of curd and some chopped banana for a wholesome breakfast or dinner option for your little one.
Enjoy this simple yet flavorful upma that’s perfect for babies and toddlers!
