Vegetable Rice Upma Recipe
Description
Vegetable Rice Upma is a healthy and quick breakfast dish that is flavorful and easy to make. It’s a versatile dish where you can include any vegetables of your choice, making it a great option for those looking for a nutritious start to their day. This dish is naturally gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs.
Cuisine: South Indian
Course: South Indian Breakfast
Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 4 green chillies, chopped
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 5 green beans, chopped
- 1/4 cup green peas
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp white urad dal
- 1 tbsp chana dal
- Salt, to taste
- 2 cups hot water
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Instructions
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Soak and Grind the Rice: Start by soaking the rice in water for 2 hours. After soaking, drain the water and spread the rice on a clean cloth to dry. Once dried, grind the rice in a mixer grinder to a coarse powder.
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Cook the Vegetables: In a steamer, add the chopped carrot, green beans, and green peas. Sprinkle a little salt and steam the vegetables until they are cooked. Set them aside.
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Tempering: Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and let them crackle for about 10 seconds. Then, add the white urad dal and chana dal, and cook for 1 minute until they start to turn golden.
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Sauté the Aromatics: Add the chopped onion, green chillies, grated ginger, and curry leaves to the cooker. Sauté everything until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
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Cook the Tomatoes: Add the chopped tomatoes to the cooker and cook until they soften.
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Combine the Cooked Vegetables: Add the steamed vegetables to the cooker, followed by salt to taste. Stir and cook for another minute.
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Add Water and Rice Powder: Pour in 3 cups of hot water and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the ground rice powder and mix everything well.
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Pressure Cook: Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on medium heat until 2 whistles are heard. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
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Final Touch: Open the pressure cooker, mix the upma gently, and add 1 tablespoon of ghee. Stir well to combine.
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Serve: Garnish the Vegetable Rice Upma with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve it hot. For an authentic South Indian breakfast, pair it with coconut chutney and filter coffee.
Enjoy this nutritious and comforting dish as a perfect breakfast or snack!
