Dalia or cracked wheat is often had as a khichdi or upma. How about having it in a soup form? Do try it. It tastes just yummy. I added few stalks of lemongrass for a lemony flavor. You may also add kaffir lemon leaves instead. It imparts a nice lemony flavor to the soup. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this one pot meal.
Dalia or cracked wheat is very nutritious and wholesome. So a simple bowl of Dalia Soup is enough to keep you satiated for a long time.
The recipe is very simple and can be had anytime of the day or whenever you have those short hunger pangs. The consistency can be adjusted accordingly and is light on the tummy.
Enjoy this refreshing soup for breakfast, lunch, dinner, on its own or with any grilled veggies / meat for a satisfying meal.
- 1/3 cup Dalia, soaked overnight
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp. ginger, chopped
- 1 green chili, chopped
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp. pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp. coriander powder
- 2-3 lemongrass (only the white portion), bruised
- 2-cups water / stock
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice or to taste
- 1 tbsp. coriander leaves to garnish
When cool, discard the lemongrass and blend into a puree.
Heat through and add lemon juice. Garnish with coriander leaves.
Heat oil in a pan & sauté the onion, ginger, garlic & green chili till they turn translucent.
Add the soaked dalia, 1 cup water, all the dry spices,
lemongrass and 1 cup water.
Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.
When cool, discard the lemongrass and blend into a puree. Transfer to the pan and add another 2 cups of water. Adjust the consistency accordingly.
Heat through and add lemon juice.
Enjoy this refreshing soup for breakfast, lunch, dinner, on its own or with any grilled veggies / meat for a satisfying meal.
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