Tomato Upma is a very common breakfast dish in many South Indian homes and Restaurants. It is prepared with roasted semolina / sooji and there are many variations to this simple and extremely quick breakfast. Chopped mixed veggies or tomatoes are added to make it more healthy. So this is the latter version. Quite wholesome and nutritious, it can be a great evening snack or a lunch box meal. you can enjoy it with coconut chutney as an accompaniment.
However, I gave a slight makeover to this upma by giving it a round shape and coating with some nylon sev for a visual treat. It looked quite appetizing and can be a great party recipe. As usual, you can relish with coconut chutney or any homemade chutney of your choice.
- 1/2 cup semolina / sooji
- 2-3 tbsp. oil
- 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
- 1 tsp. urad dal
- 2 dry red chilies
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp. grated ginger
- 1-2 green chilies, slit
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp. roasted peanuts
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp. red chili powder
- 2 cups water
- 1-2 tbsp. fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp. ghee
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. nylon sev
Heat a pan and dry roast the semolina for 2 minutes or till you get a nice aroma. Keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds, urad dal and dry red chilies. Sauté for a few seconds.
Now add the onion, curry leaves, ginger and green chilies. Stir fry till light brown. Add the tomatoes and peanuts. Continue to sauté till well mashed.
Add all the dry spices and give it a stir. Then add water and bring it to a boil.
Add the semolina, little at a time and keep stirring continuously till it turns thick and starts to leave the sides of the pan.
When done, switch off the flame. Add coriander leaves, ghee and lemon juice. Mix well and serve with coconut chutney for a nice comfort breakfast.
Alternatively, you can give a round shape to the upma, coat with nylon sev and serve it in an innovative style.
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