A healthy start to the day is the priority of many people. In such a situation, jowar upma can prove to be a great option. It is very beneficial for health. Being fiber-rich, it helps in improving digestion. Also, its consumption helps in weight loss. The special thing with this is that you will not have to compromise on taste. In a way, this dish can be considered a complete package. All the members of the house will be happy to get this delicious thing for breakfast. It is very easy to make. Along with jowar flour, vegetables are also used to prepare it. If you have not tried it yet, then follow our recipe and overcome all your problems.

Ingredients

Jowar flour – 1 cup
Onion finely chopped – 1/2 cup
Semolina – 1/2 cup
Green peas boiled – 1/2 cup (optional)
Green chilli paste – 2 tsp
Chopped coriander leaves – 2 tbsp
Asafoetida – 1-2 pinches
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Urad dal – 1 tsp
Curry leaves chopped – 8-10
Lemon – 1
Oil – 1-2 tbsp
Salt – as per taste

Method

- First of all, finely chop the onion and curry leaves. After this, boil the peas.

- Now heat oil in a pan. When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and urad dal and fry for a few seconds.

- When the mustard seeds start crackling, add curry leaves and asafoetida and fry for a few more seconds while stirring with a spoon.

- After this, put the onion in the pan and roast it for 1 minute. When the onion becomes soft, add semolina to it and mix with a spoon, and fry on medium flame.

- After this, add jowar flour, mix, and fry for 2 minutes while stirring.

- After this, add green chilli paste, peas, coriander leaves and salt and cook while mixing.

- Now add 3 cups (as per requirement) of water in the pan and mix while stirring.

- After this, let the upma cook for 2-3 minutes on medium flame. Finally, add lemon juice and turn off the gas. Jowar upma is ready.

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