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Rakthashali Upma

Prep Time:

20 Minutes

Cook Time:

30 Mins

Serves:

3 Servings

Level:

Intermediate

About the Recipe

Start your day right with the protein-packed goodness of Rakthashali Upma! This savory dish combines semolina with Rakthashali rice, vegetables, and spices for a flavorful and healthy breakfast that's quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Rakthashali rice (soaked for 30 minutes) - reddish-pink rice grains

  • 1/2 cup semolina

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 onion (chopped)

  • 1 green chili (chopped)

  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • Salt to taste

  • Ghee or oil for cooking

  • Cashews (optional, roasted)

  • Curry leaves (optional) for garnish

Preparation

Stage 1: Preparation (15 minutes):

  1. 15 min: Wash and soak Rakthashali rice for 15 minutes.


Stage 2: Tempering (3 minutes):

  1. 2 min: Heat ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, splutter them.

  2. 1 min: Add curry leaf (if using) and green chili, saute for a few seconds.


Stage 3: Sauteing Vegetables (2 minutes):

  1. 2 min: Add chopped vegetables and saute until slightly tender

Stage 4: Spices & Rice (2 minutes):

  1. 1 min: Add turmeric powder and salt, mix well.

  2. 1 min: Add semolina and soaked rice, mix well and saute for a minute.


Stage 5: Cooking the Upma (5 minutes):

  1. 2 min: Add enough water to cook the rice and semolina (approximately 2 cups).

  2. 3 min: Cover the pan and cook on medium heat until rice and semolina are cooked through.

Stage 6: Serving (0 minutes):

  1. 0 min: Serve hot with chutney or sambar.

Total Time: Approximately 20 minutes

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