Broken wheat upma

Broken wheat it is often added to healthy diets, because it is made from whole wheat berries, and carries a great deal of nutrition and fiber. It is a good source of iron, phosphorus and magnesium. Broken wheat is more nutritious than rice, because it contains more fiber, more vitamins and minerals, and has a better glycemic index than white rice, making it suitable for diabetic people.

I love broken wheat upma because it is so soothing a dish for breakfast.

Ingredients:

Broken wheat   - 1 cup. Soak in water for about 15 minutes

Water   - 21/2 cups

Onion   - 1 small, cut fine

Ginger  - 1 tsp finely cut

Tomato            - 1 small cut into small pieces

Curry leaves  

  

Green peas       - ¼ cup

Carrot  - 1 medium size, cut into small cubes or grated

Ghee or oil       - 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds         - ¼ tsp

Udad dal          - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder         

Chilli powder

Pepper powder

Salt

Method :

Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add udad dal. When they lightly brown, add the cut onion, ginger and curry leaves. When the onion turns transparent, add the cut tomato. Stir for a while; add all the masala powders, salt and the carrot and green peas. Mix well and add the soaked broken wheat and water. Pressure cook for 4 minutes. Cool and open the cooker. Pouring some ghee over it makes it more delicious. Ginger preserve is a great accompaniment too.