Soft Vegetable Suji Upma
DinnerSouth Indian

Soft Vegetable Suji Upma

Light yet filling semolina dish with vegetables, perfect for evening meals

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Total

20 min

Yield

2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup suji (semolina)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped vegetables (carrot, peas)
  • 1/2 tsp oil or ghee
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • Pinch of turmeric
  • Salt to taste (minimal)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Roast suji

    Dry roast suji for 2-3 minutes until aromatic. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook vegetables

    Heat oil, add mustard seeds. Add vegetables and cook until tender.

  3. 3

    Prepare upma

    Add roasted suji and slowly add water while stirring. Cook until thick and soft.

Nutrition Info

Per serving: 1/2 cup

Calories

95

Notes & Tips

  • Keep softer than adult version for easy swallowing
  • Add extra ghee for richness and calories

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