Uppama (A South Indian Dish)
Submitted by srosehill
Vegetarian South Indian uppama with whole wheat farina, mustard seeds, cashews, broccoli, carrots, and warming spices. A hearty one-pot meal ready in 30 minutes.
YIELD
1 servingPREP
15 minCOOK
15 minREADY
30 minUppama (also spelled upma) is a classic South Indian comfort dish built on toasted farina simmered with spiced vegetables.
Mustard seeds crackle in hot oil, then cashews, onions, carrots, and broccoli florets join the party along with coriander, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder.
Pour in water, stir in the farina, and watch it thicken into a savory, golden porridge that’s wholesome enough for a main course.
Top with a pat of margarine and dig in while it’s hot.
Kitchen Tips
- Stir the farina in slowly and continuously to avoid lumps forming in the mixture
- Toast the cashews until golden before adding the spices for the best crunch and flavor
- Chop the vegetables finely so they cook through in the brief simmer time
- This recipe scales easily; double the ingredients for a family-sized batch
Ingredients
Directions
Chop the onion and sauté it in the oil in a saucepan for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the mustard seeds and cashews and cook for a further 2 Add the coriander, cumin, termeric and chili powder and cook for another minute. Chop the carrot and broccoli quite finely. Add to the saucepan along with the raisins and stir well. Pour in the water, bring to the boil, lower heat, cover pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Season to taste. Pour in the farina very slowly, stirring all the time. As soon as it is all in the pan and well thickened, serve it, with the margarine spread over the top so that it melts into the mixture.
Comments
If this recipe is one serving, it can't be only 87 cal because one tbsp of oil is 120 calories by itself!!!