Suji Gothambu Upma Cracked Wheat(Dalia) Upma
Cracked wheat(suji gothambu) upma is a upma with a lot of health advantages.Damaged wheat is wealthy in fiber and it is a minimal gly cemic food,also an excellent source of iron.This upma was relished by me as toddler(lengthy back).Anganwadi(find out more here ) accustomed to serve this upma for that youthful kids and pregnant ladies within our native place.And our Anganwadi was next to the house in Kerala.During our vacation journeys to Kerala,the anganwadi aunty offered this for all of us.We(me my cousins) accustomed to happily eat it with a few sprinkled sugar,totally loved it.That's how cracked wheat or suji gothambu was brought to me.However they allow it to be plain without any added veggies so far as I recall.Now,knowing all the health advantages I've introduced this to my loved ones too.Adding a couple of veggies making it more tastier.My elder one just loves getting this tasty upma,Do try love this particular upma my way.
Sorry concerning the pics,was taken at night and lighting was poor.Will update new pics when i make more:)
Ingredients
cracked wheat/suji gothambu 1 cup
onion 1/2 chopped fine
ginger root shredded 1 inch piece
eco-friendly chillies chopped small 3
corn kernels 1/2cup
carrots grated 2 medium-sized
coconut shredded 2tbsp(optional)
mustard seeds 1 teaspoon
oil 2tsp
salt to taste
water 3 cups
Method
-Heat oil inside a pan.crackle mustard seeds.Add curry leaves.
-Include onion and saute till its translucent.Add some eco-friendly chillies and shredded ginger root.Saute up until the raw smell disappears.
-Add some corn kernels and saute till its cooked for around 3 minutes.Include the shredded coconut,grated carrot.Saute for just two minutes after which include salt.
-Add some 3 glasses of water and produce to boil.Once the water begins to boil,add some cracked wheat.Stir well after which cover.Prepare on medium flame before the cracked wheat turns soft and cooked.Water is absorbed completely.
-Serve warm much like that or with a few tomato chutney.
NOTES
* If using frozen corn,then thaw before using.
* Use fine grater to grate the carrots.
* You are able to double the level of water for double of suji gothambu or cracked wheat or the other way around keeping this ratio constant.
