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Zucchini

by Hearty Food Talks August 21, 2021

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Zucchini

You might think Zucchini is a vegetable but in fact it’s a fruit which belongs to the family of cucumbers and squashes. It is harvested before it is fully matured and is categorized as a type of summer squash.

It is totally edible: skin, seeds, and the flesh. The color ranges from dark green, to emerald green to a yellow hue.

Benefits

Rich in vitamins and minerals
(Vitamin A)
Boasts several antioxidants
Supports healthy digestion
Reduces blood sugar levels
Improves heart health
Strengthens your vision
Helps in weight loss
Good for bone health
Anticancer
Keeps thyroid hormone levels stable
Easy to add in your diet

Note: Zucchini, also known as courgette offers a wide range of recipes. Right from baked, sauted, soups, etc.

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Celery

by Hearty Food Talks August 20, 2021

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Celery

Celery is a member of the carrot family that has been cultivated as a vegetable since antiquity. It has a long fibrous stalk tapering into leaves. Its stalks, leaves or hypocotyl are eaten and used in cooking.

Benefits

Great source of antioxidants
Reduced inflammation
Supports digestion
(Vitamins A, K, and C, plus minerals like potassium and folate)
Enriched with Vitamins & Minerals
Low glycemic index
It has an alkalizing effect
Prevents high blood pressure

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Pumpkin

by Hearty Food Talks August 20, 2021

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Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a plump, nutritious orange vegetable, and a highly nutrient dense food. It is low in calories but rich in vitamins and minerals, all of which are also in its seeds, leaves, and juices.

Benefits

Highly nutritious
Enriched in Vitamin A
Powerful antioxidants
Immunity booster
Strong eyesight
Helps in weight loss
Lowersthe risk of cancer
Helps in weight loss
Promotes healthy skin
Easy to add in your diet

Note: There are many ways to incorporate pumpkin into desserts, soups, salads, preserves, and even as a substitute for butter.

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Coconut Milk

by Hearty Food Talks August 20, 2021

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Coconut Milk

Coconut milk is highly nutritious, and packed with essential vitamins and minerals.

Benefits

Supports immune system
(Anti-viral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-parasite)
Provides instant energy
Improves digestion
Improves insulin secretion (diabetes)
Prevents from cancers
Antioxidant properties
Anti-aging
(youthful-looking, prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, age spots)
Heart healthy
Restore and supports thyroid function
Protects kidney disease and bladder infection
Help weight loss
Keeps hair and skin healthy
Provides sun protection

Note: Coconut Milk is an excellent milk substitute for vegans. It is used in many drinks, curry, and dessert recipes.

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Homemade Mango and Strawberry Popsicles

by Hearty Food Talks August 19, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Mango and Strawberry Popsicles

Rising temperatures ☀️ mean cooling treats! Popsicles are one of the most popular summer treats among the kids. Even the adults opt for it because the calorie count is much lower than the ice cream.

A popsicle is a liquid-based frozen snack on a stick. Unlike ice cream or sorbet, which are whipped while freezing to prevent ice crystal formation, a popsicle is “quiescently” frozen—frozen while at rest and becomes a solid block of ice. The stick is used as a handle to hold it.

Homemade fruit popsicles make an excellent choice. As these are created with fresh, flavorful, and nutritious fruits with a little organic sugar or no added sugar.

Here‘s a quick, easy, and super-hit recipe of my homemade mango and strawberry popsicles.

Ingredients

1 cup of Mango Pulp (flavorful)
2 tbsps. Lemon Juice (fresh) 🍋
1/4 cup Organic Cane Sugar
1/4 cup Water (regular drinking)
1 cup Strawberry (chunks or pulp with little sugar)

Directions

Place all ingredients (except the strawberries) into a blender jar. Blend it for about 30 secs…and our fruit mixture is ready to pour into the popsicle molds…

Note: For a fruit popsicle, make sure that our fruit(s) tastes good. Try using strawberry pulp (with a little sugar) instead of chunks. The popsicle was again a big hit. I am planning to create a variety of delicious popsicles this summer.

How to Unmold Popsicles

You may refer my blog post – HOW TO UNMOLD POPSICLES, under HOW TO category.

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Homemade Mango and Strawberry Popsicles

Prep Time: 2-4 Hours

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

1 cup of Mango Pulp (flavorful)
2 tbsps. Lemon Juice (fresh) 🍋
1/4 cup Organic Cane Sugar
1/4 cup Water (regular drinking)
1 cup Strawberry (chunks or pulp with little sugar)

Instructions

Place all ingredients (except the strawberries) into a blender jar. Blend it for about 30 secs and our fruit mixture is ready to pour into the popsicle molds.
Carefully, fill in the fruit mixture into the molds. Drop a few strawberry chunks or pulp along with it. Place the molds into the freezer for 2 to 4 hrs.
Unmold the Popsicles.
Gorgeous and delicious Mango and Strawberry popsicles are ready to enjoy!

Notes

For a fruit popsicle, make sure that our fruit(s) tastes good. Try using strawberry pulp (with a little sugar) instead of chunks. The popsicle was again a big hit.

August 19, 2021 0 comment

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Homemade Sweet N Sour Mango Salsa

by Hearty Food Talks August 18, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Homemade Sweet N Sour Mango Salsa

No Cinco De Mayo Party Menu completes without a fresh salsa!

Salsa is a variety of sauces used as condiments for tacos and other Mexican and Mexican-American foods, and as dips for tortilla chips. They may be raw or cooked, and are generally served at room temperature.

Usually, salsa is a spicy sauce of chopped tomatoes, onions, and peppers that is commonly served with Mexican food.

Also, a similar sauce made with a main ingredient other than tomatoes is called as a salsa. For example, mango salsa, corn salsa, tomatillo salsa, black beans salsa, strawberry salsa, peach salsa, and pineapple salsa.

The recipe name spells exactly like the popular Salsa music of Latin American origin that has absorbed characteristics of rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock.

Ingredients

1 cup Perfectly Ripen And Flavorful Mango 🥭 (finely diced)
1/4 cup Green Bell Pepper 🫑 (finely diced)
1/4 cup Red Bell Pepper (finely diced)
1 medium Red Onion 🧅 (finely chopped)
A pinch of Crushed Garlic (optional)
1/2 to 1 Green Chili (Deseeded and finely chopped)
1/4 to 1/2 cup Fresh Coriander (finely chopped)
1 tsp. to 2 tsps. Lemon Juice 🍋
1 tsp. Lemon Zest
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
1/2 to 1 tsp. Pink Salt

Note: Though the store bought or restaurant salsa is always available but I prefer creating it in my kitchen itself. There is no match to the bursting flavors of fresh homemade salsa. It’s an awesome recipe to feed our kids. I love creating salsa using seasonal fruits. All taste amazing, refreshing, and delicious.

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Homemade Sweet N Sour Mango Salsa

Serves: 3 Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

1 cup Perfectly Ripen And Flavorful Mango 🥭 (finely diced)
1/4 cup Green Bell Pepper 🫑 (finely diced)
1/4 cup Red Bell Pepper (finely diced)
1 medium Red Onion 🧅 (finely chopped)
A pinch of Crushed Garlic (optional)
1/2 to 1 Green Chili (Deseeded and finely chopped)
1/4 to 1/2 cup Fresh Coriander (finely chopped)
1 tsp. to 2 tsps. Lemon Juice 🍋
1 tsp. Lemon Zest
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
1/2 to 1 tsp. Pink Salt

Instructions

Traditionally, salsa is prepared with tomatoes but today I have created it with a flavorful mango.
Mango, our most delicious summer fruit 😊
Finely chopped mango, fresh coriander, red onions, colored bell peppers, deseeded green chili, lemon zest, black pepper, and pink salt.
Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl..
Give a gentle stir..adjust the seasoning…
Keep it aside for 5 to 10 minutes..
After 10 minutes, our vibrant salsa is ready to serve…
Teamed it up with white corn tortilla chips.
Thoroughly enjoyed our homemade, quick, and easy sweet n sour mango salsa!

Notes

Though the store bought or restaurant salsa is always available but I prefer creating it in my kitchen itself. There is no match to the bursting flavors of fresh homemade salsa. It’s an awesome recipe to feed our kids. I love creating salsa using seasonal fruits. All taste amazing, refreshing, and delicious.

August 18, 2021 0 comment

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Spicy Chickpeas Curry

by Hearty Food Talks August 17, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Spicy Chickpeas Curry

Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, or Kabuli Chana are a type of legume. The most popular variety of chickpeas has a round shape and a beige color. Similar to other legumes, chickpeas are rich in fiber and protein. They also contain several important vitamins and minerals. In short, their nutrients have several health benefits. Chickpeas are excellent for our bone health, heart health, gut health, and weight management. We must try to include chickpeas into our diet. I try to incorporate these in my salads, curries, snacks, and spreads. Here, is a step-by-step recipe of Spicy Chickpeas Curry with some oil. ( I do create the same delicious curry with no oil at all. Just the same ingredients, and same instructions. Except that of the seasoning in oil, I simply dry roast all of the whole spices).

Ingredients

1 cup Chickpeas
(Soaked into water for 6 to 8 hrs.)
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Tea Leaves
(to boil in 1/2 cup of water)
1 to 2 tbsps. Olive Oil (for seasoning)
1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
1/2 to 1-inch piece of Ginger
1 to 2 small-medium Tomatoes
1 to 2 medium Green Chilies
1/4 cup Fresh Coriander (finely chopped)

Spices:

A good pinch of Asafetida (Hing)
4 to 6 Whole Black Peppers
2 to 4 Cloves
1-inch piece Cinnamon Stick
2 small Bay Leaves
1 tsp. Cumin Seeds
1/4 tsp. Turmeric Powder
1 tsp. Red Chili Powder
2 tsp. Coriander Powder
1/2 tsp. Kasturi Methi (optional)
1/2 tsp. Garam Masala
1 to 1 n 1/2 tsps. Salt
1 tbsp. Ghee (completely optional)

Note: This chickpea recipe has been created in a very little oil. Occasionally, we may add ghee to it. Make sure that the boiled chickpeas are perfectly soft. For a hard variety of chickpeas, we may always add a bit of cooking baking soda while soaking and boiling processes of the chickpeas. The recipe can be enjoyed with rice, chapati, paratha, or naan.

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Spicy Chickpeas Curry

Serves: 6 Prep Time: 45 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

1 cup Chickpeas
(Soaked into water for 6 to 8 hrs.)
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Tea Leaves
(to boil in 1/2 cup of water)
1 to 2 tbsps. Olive Oil (for seasoning)
1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
1/2 to 1-inch piece of Ginger
1 to 2 small-medium Tomatoes
1 to 2 medium Green Chilies
1/4 cup Fresh Coriander (finely chopped)
A good pinch of Asafetida (Hing)
4 to 6 Whole Black Peppers
2 to 4 Cloves
1-inch piece Cinnamon Stick
2 small Bay Leaves
1 tsp. Cumin Seeds
1/4 tsp. Turmeric Powder
1 tsp. Red Chili Powder
2 tsp. Coriander Powder
1/2 tsp. Kasturi Methi (optional)
1/2 tsp. Garam Masala
1 to 1 n 1/2 tsps. Salt
1 tbsp. Ghee (completely optional)

Instructions

Chickpeas soaked in water for 6 to 8 hours (overnight)…
Regular tea leaves boiled in 1/2 cup of water…
Chickpeas boiled in leveled water plus the salt and strained tea-water…
In a heavy bottom pan, add oil, hing, cloves, black peppers, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves…
Add ginger, onions, tomatoes, turmeric, red pepper, and salt…
Adjust the heat to low-medium, cover the pan with the lid and let it cook until soft and well done..
At this point, add the boiled gravy chickpeas along with the water it has been boiled in…
Combine well and let the chicken simmer on low-medium heat for 10 minutes, until chickpeas get well blended with the gravy…
Add some garam masala, fresh coriander to the chickpeas, and it’s ready to serve!

Notes

This chickpea recipe has been created in a very little oil. Occasionally, we may add ghee to it. Make sure that the boiled chickpeas are perfectly soft. For a hard variety of chickpeas, we may always add a bit of cooking baking soda while soaking and boiling processes of the chickpeas. The recipe can be enjoyed with rice, chapati, paratha, or naan.

August 17, 2021 0 comment

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Yogurt Curry W/ Spinach Dumplings Kadhi

by Hearty Food Talks August 16, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Yogurt Curry W/ Spinach Pakora

Kadhi or karhi is a traditional, nutritious, and a very delicious recipe originating from Punjab, and Rajasthan, in India.

It consists of a thick gravy or sauce created with the gram flour, and a bit sour yogurt or buttermilk.

Further, the vegetable fritters called pakoras are added to it, and finally finished with an unique seasoning. It is often served with cooked rice or roti.

Here, I have created it with wholesome spinach pakora.

Ingredients

Yogurt Gravy:

1 n 1/2 cups Plain Yogurt
3 tbsps. Gram Flour (Besan)
4 to 5 cups Water
1 tbsp. Mustard Oil
A pinch of Asafetida (hing)
1/2 tsp. Mustard Seeds
2 Whole Dried Red Peppers
1/4 tsp. Turmeric
1/2 tsp. Red Chili Powder
1 tsp. Salt

Spinach Pakora:

3 cups Chopped Spinach
3/4 to 1 cup Gram Flour (Besan)
1/4 cup Chopped Onion
1 Green Chili
1/4 tsp. Turmeric Powder
1/4 tsp. Red Chili Powder
1/4 tsp. Ajwain or Carom Seeds
1/4 tsp. Garam Masala
1/4 tsp. Salt
Oil for frying

Note: Yogurt Curry or Kadhi is my family favorite recipe. I have created many different versions of this recipe. We can make the gravy Sweet N Sour by adding a little jaggery or sugar to it. Again, I have tried adding boondi, thick Besan Sev, Spicy eggplant, Spicy cauliflower, moong sprouts to the yogurt gravy. They all taste super awesome.

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Yogurt Curry W/ Spinach Pakora

Serves: 6 Prep Time: 1 Hour

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

1 n 1/2 cups Plain Yogurt
3 tbsps. Gram Flour (Besan)
4 to 5 cups Water
1 tbsp. Mustard Oil
A pinch of Asafetida (hing)
1/2 tsp. Mustard Seeds
2 Whole Dried Red Peppers
1/4 tsp. Turmeric
1/2 tsp. Red Chili Powder
1 tsp. Salt
3 cups Chopped Spinach
3/4 to 1 cup Gram Flour (Besan)
1/4 cup Chopped Onion
1 Green Chili
1/4 tsp. Turmeric Powder
1/4 tsp. Red Chili Powder
1/4 tsp. Ajwain or Carom Seeds
1/4 tsp. Garam Masala
1/4 tsp. Salt
Oil for frying

Instructions

Place the yogurt and gram flour into a bowl..
Prepare a lump-free solution by gradually adding 4 to 5 cups of water..
In a heavy bottom pan, add 1 tbsp. of oil, hing, mustard seeds, whole red pepper, turmeric, chili powder..
Add the yogurt and gram flour solution…adjust the heat to medium-high… add salt, and keep stirring from the sides and the bottom of the pan…
Until the gravy or sauce starts boiling. At this point adjust the heat to low-medium and let the gravy cook for 30 minutes. Occasional stirring is a must..
Meanwhile, prepare the spinach pakoras to put into the gravy (once it is properly cooked)..
Place the chopped spinach, onion, chili, gram flour, and all spices into a mixing bowl…
Combine well, using very little water…
Make small lemon size pakoras or fritters…
Extra spinach pakora can be enjoyed as a snack as well..
Put the pakora in a well-done yogurt sauce..
Prepare and add an extra seasoning of whole coriander seeds, hing, chili powder. Adjust the salt of the gravy before adding pakora.
Delicious, wholesome Yogurt Curry or Kadhi is ready to serve!

Notes

Yogurt Curry or Kadhi is my family favorite recipe. I have created many different versions of this recipe. We can make the gravy Sweet N Sour by adding a little jaggery or sugar to it. Again, I have tried adding boondi, thick Besan Sev, Spicy eggplant, Spicy cauliflower, moong sprouts to the yogurt gravy. They all taste super awesome.

August 16, 2021 0 comment

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Tricolor Sandwiches August 15, 2021 – Happy Independence Day!

by Hearty Food Talks August 15, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Tricolor Sandwich 🥪

A sandwich is a food typically consisting of sliced vegetables, placed in between bread slices. In other word, a recipe where the bread serves as a container or wrapper for another food type.

Main ingredients: Bread, cheese, salad vegetables, sauce or savoury spread.

The key to make the sandwiches taste better is to use flavorful condiments. Whether it’s hung curd, vegan mayonnaise, cashew cream, mustard, coriander-mint chutney, tomato ketchup, dates sauce, or some kind of relish.

Ingredients

4 Slices Of Oatnut Bread 🍞
(for☝️ set of sandwich 🥪)
1 to 2 Firm Tomatoes 🍅
1 to 2 Persian Cucumbers 🥒
1/4 to 1/2 cup Cheese/Paneer 🧀
Tomato Ketchup
Fresh Coriander-Lemon Juice Chutney 🍋
1/2 cup Hung Curd or Butter (optional)
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Pink Salt 🧂

Note: These Tricolor Sandwiches are very refreshing, nutritious, and easy to create. I have created them out of my love and respect for my motherland, India. We can do any changes to it as per our preference or on the availability of ingredients. For example, we may use the slices of boiled potatoes or sweet potatoes, grated carrots, bell peppers, or onions. We can even use the toasted bread or toast the whole sandwich. May use any bread of our choice. Cut it into four rectangles or three long strips (Finger Sandwiches).

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Tricolor Sandwiches 🥪

Serves: 1 Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

4 Slices Of Oatnut Bread 🍞
(for☝️ set of sandwich 🥪)
1 to 2 Firm Tomatoes 🍅
1 to 2 Persian Cucumbers 🥒
1/4 to 1/2 cup Cheese/Paneer 🧀
Tomato Ketchup
Fresh Coriander-Lemon Juice Chutney 🍋
1/2 cup Hung Curd or Butter (optional)
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Pink Salt 🧂

Instructions

Place all the ingredients in one tray…
Trim the dark edges of the bread slices (optional), and place them on a flat surface like our chopping board…
Apply a thin layer of butter on one side of the all four bread slices…
Apply tomato ketchup on one slice, green chutney on the second, paneer on the third one, and leave the fourth slice as it is…
Arrange the tomato slices on the first slice, cucumber slices on the second one..
Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and salt on top of all the slices (as per our preference)..
Now is the time to assemble all four slices. Place the paneer slice on top of cucumber slice..
Next the tomato slice on top of paneer slice…
Finally, the fourth slice (buttered side down) on top of the tomato slice…
Gently press the sandwich with your palm..
Using a sharp kitchen knife, cut the sandwich diagonally..
Beautiful Tricolor (Orange, White, and Green) Sandwich is ready to serve.,

Notes

These Tricolor Sandwiches are very refreshing, nutritious, and easy to create. I have created them out of my love and respect for my motherland, India. We can do any changes to it as per our preference or on the availability of ingredients. For example, we may use the slices of boiled potatoes or sweet potatoes, grated carrots, bell peppers, or onions. We can even use the toasted bread or toast the whole sandwich. May use any bread of our choice. Cut it into four rectangles or three long strips (Finger Sandwiches).

August 15, 2021 0 comment

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Rava Upma (Semolina Upma)

by Hearty Food Talks August 14, 2021

written by Hearty Food Talks

Rava Upma (Semolina Upma)

Semolina is high in protein and fiber, both of which slow down our digestion process and increase the feeling of fullness. This prevents us from overeating. There are many other powerful benefits of semolina.
Such as, due to the presence of potassium content in semolina, it helps improving our kidney function.

Semolina is a good source of vitamin B and E. Therefore, excellent for our immunity system.

The trace minerals in semolina, such as phosphorus, zinc and magnesium, are great for the health of our bones and nervous system.

Semolina is a quick and wholesome source of energy. We can create both sweet and savory recipes using semolina. The most popular ones are Semolina Pudding/ Porridge with nuts and raisins. Savory Semolina Upma with vegetables and nuts. Here, I am sharing how to create a delicious bowl of Semolina Upma.

Ingredients

1 cup of Rava (Semolina)
3 to 4 cups of Warm Water
1 tbsp. Ghee (Purified Butter)
A few Cashews
A few Peanuts
1 tbsp. Desiccated Coconut
1 tsp. Chana Dal (Gram Lentils)
1 tsp. Urad Dal (Skinned Black Lentils)

Veggies:

1/2 inch piece of Ginger
1 medium Onion
2 medium Green Chilies
1/4 cup Fresh Coriander
1 medium Lemon
1 medium Carrot
4 to 6 French Beans
1/4 cup Green Peas

Spices:

A pinch of Hing (Asafetida)
1 to 2 tsps. Mustard Seeds
1 tsp. Cumin Seeds
6 to 7 Curry Leaves
1/3 tsp. Turmeric
1/4 tsp. Red Chili Powder
1/4 tsp. Garam Masala
Salt as per our preference

Note: Rava Upma makes an excellent breakfast. Though the Rava recipes require a good amount of ghee but I try to cut it down significantly. The recipe requires proper heat adjustments. Even the plain version (no carrot, bean, and green peas) of Rava Upma tastes super awesome. As far as the amount of water is concerned 3 cups of water is absolutely fine. I personally prefer using 4 cups of water for a prolong cooking of Upma.

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Rava Upma (Semolina Upma)

Prep Time: 40 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

1 cup of Rava (Semolina)
3 to 4 cups of Warm Water
1 tbsp. Ghee (Purified Butter)
A few Cashews
A few Peanuts
1 tbsp. Desiccated Coconut
1 tsp. Chana Dal (Gram Lentils)
1 tsp. Urad Dal (Skinned Black Lentils)
1/2 inch piece of Ginger
1 medium Onion
2 medium Green Chilies
1/4 cup Fresh Coriander
1 medium Lemon
1 medium Carrot
4 to 6 French Beans
1/4 cup Green Peas
A pinch of Hing (Asafetida)
1 to 2 tsps. Mustard Seeds
1 tsp. Cumin Seeds
6 to 7 Curry Leaves
1/3 tsp. Turmeric
1/4 tsp. Red Chili Powder
1/4 tsp. Garam Masala
Salt as per our preference

Instructions

In a heavy bottom pan, add 1/2 tbsp. ghee on low-medium heat, add the lentils and roast until light pink. Immediately, add semolina to it and adjust the heat to low. Start roasting semolina until fragrant or changes its color to a very light pink (with a constant stirring)...
Semolina after 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer it to a bowl for later use..
Add 1/4 tbsp. ghee to the same pan on low-medium heat. Add peanuts and cashews to it..turn the heat to low and roast the nuts for 2 to 3 mins. with a constant stirring. Transfer them to a separate bowl..
After all the above preparations, start seasoning with the rest of the ghee, hing, mustard seeds, curry leaves, chilies, grated ginger, and onions. Let the onions turn light brown on low-medium heat...
Add all veggies..cook them for two minutes on medium heat. Add turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cover the pan with a lid, turn the heat to low and let veggies cook properly for 2 minutes..
Add 4 cups of warm water, and salt to taste. Wait till water starts boiling...
Carefully, add semolina in two to three parts while constantly stirring on low-medium heat. Combine well.. cover with the lid and let the Upma cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
Add roasted nuts, and fresh coriander to it.. turn off the heat. Let the covered Upma rest for another 2 minutes.
Add lemon juice and it’s ready to serve!
May set the same Upma in a bowl, and turn it upside down on a serving plate.

Notes

Rava Upma makes an excellent breakfast. Though the Rava recipes require a good amount of ghee but I try to cut it down significantly. The recipe requires proper heat adjustments. Even the plain version (no carrot, bean, and green peas) of Rava Upma tastes super awesome. As far as the amount of water is concerned 3 cups of water is absolutely fine. I personally prefer using 4 cups of water for a prolong cooking of Upma.

August 14, 2021 0 comment

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