Dalia Upma

Ingredients 

• 1 cup broken wheat (jada dalia)
• 1½ tablespoons ghee
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon split skinless black gram (dhuli urad dal)
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
• ¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 8-10 curry leaves
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, cut into small cubes
• ¼ cup green peas
• Salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
• Fresh coriander sprigs for garnish

Method

1. Heat ½ tbsp ghee in a non-stick wok, add broken wheat and roast on medium heat for 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
2. Heat the remaining ghee in the same wok, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add split skinless black gram, ginger, asafoetida and curry leaves, mix and sauté for 1 minute let them splutter.
3. Add onion and sauté till translucent. Add tomato, carrot, green peas, salt, sugar and coriander leaves, mix well and saute for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add roasted broken wheat and mix well. Add 2½ cups hot water and mix well. Cover and cook on medium heat for 6-8 minutes or till moisture is absorbed.
5. Take the wok off the heat. Transfer into serving bowls, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot.