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Sooji Upma



  

 Ingredients

  • Sooji (semolina) – 1 Cup
  • Onion – 1 big
  • Green Chilies -2
  • Ginger - 1/2 Tsp
  • Mustard seeds- 1tsp
  • Cumin seeds- 1tsp
  • Hing (asafoetida)
  • Curry leaves
  • Pinch of haldi (turmeric)
  • Salt (as directed by your dietitian)
  • Water - 1 Cup
  • Ghee Or Olive Oil - 2 Tsp
  • Instruction


    • 1. In a pan, dry roast semolina (sooji) over low to medium flame until it turns light brown, then transfer it into a bowl.

    2. Next, chop onions, green chilies, and ginger.

    3. In a hot pan, add ghee or olive oil. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, sautéing until you hear a crackling sound.

    4. Add hing, green chilies, ginger, and curry leaves. Sauté for about a minute. Then, add the chopped onions and cook until they become transparent.

    5. Add water and salt as needed. Mix well.

    6. Once the water comes to a boil, add the roasted sooji and keep stirring to avoid lumps.

    7. Cover the pan and cook on a low flame until the water evaporates.

    8. Remove the lid, stir once again, and your healthy sooji upma is ready. Serve it hot and enjoy!
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