Puffed Rice Upma Recipe
Description:
Puffed Rice Upma is an easy and quick breakfast dish, perfect for busy mornings. Puffed rice is soaked and then drained, making it soft, and cooked with spices to bring out a delightful flavor. This dish is loved by kids and can even be packed in their lunchboxes.
Cuisine: South Indian
Course: South Indian Breakfast
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 6 cups puffed rice (Murmura)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 10 curry leaves (broken)
- 1 inch ginger (grated)
- 1/4 cup peanuts
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 green chilies (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup green peas (steamed)
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tomato (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh coriander (chopped)
- Salt to taste
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Instructions:
- Start by washing the puffed rice under running water. This will soften the rice. Squeeze out the excess water and set it aside.
- Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter for about 10 seconds.
- Add cumin seeds and peanuts to the pan. Roast the peanuts until they turn golden brown.
- Now, add grated ginger, chopped onions, green chilies, curry leaves, and salt. Stir and cook for about 20 seconds.
- Add the steamed green peas, turmeric powder, and chopped tomato. Cook until the tomatoes soften.
- Finally, add the soaked puffed rice, fresh coriander, lemon juice, and mix well. Adjust the salt and cook for a minute.
- Serve hot, ideally with a fruit bowl and a cup of masala chai for a complete breakfast.
Enjoy your Puffed Rice Upma as a tasty and nutritious start to your day!
