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Dietician Sheela Sherawat

Broken Wheat Upma

A broken wheat variation of the traditional semolina upma.

Preparation Time : :  15 mins.

Cooking Time : :  20 mins.

Serves : : 4 mins.

Ingredients

1/4 cup broken wheat (dalia)

1 onion, chopped

1 green chilli, chopped

1/4 cup green peas

1/4 cup carrot cubes

1 tbsp oil
salt to taste

For the garnish

2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method
1. Clean and wash the broken wheat thoroughly. Blanch it in 2 cups of hot water for 4 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
2. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker. Add the onion and green chilli and saute till the onion turns translucent .
3. Add the peas, carrots, broken wheat and salt and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add 1 1/2 cups of water and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
5. Garnish with the coriander and serve hot.

Tips
1. You can use any other vegetables of your choice.
2. Bulgur wheat or broken wheat is also called "Cracked Wheat" and is available at any grocer.