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PAUSHTIK SOOJI UPMA (SAVORY VEGETABLE SEMOLINA)

PAUSHTIK SOOJI UPMA

Nutrient information for 1 katori

Energy (Kcal)

Protein (g)

Carbohydrate (g)

Total Fats (g)

250

9.3

40.6

5

5-6 katoris
8-10 minutes
  • If you are prescribed 1200 Kcal, 1400 Kcal, 1600 Kcal and 1800 Kcal; you can consume: 1 katori
  • If you are prescribed 2000 Kcal, you can consume: 1.5 katoris
  • 1.5 cup semolina (sooji)
  • 4 tbsp fresh peas, shelled
  • 4 tbsp beans, finely chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
  • 1 medium capsicum, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp black gram dal (dhuli urad dal)
  • 2 tbsp curry leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 whole green chillies, finely chopped (optional)
  • 4 tbsp groundnut oil
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 sprigs coriander leaves, finely chopped for garnish

Dry Spices

  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
  • Use minimal amount of salt
  1. Wash the vegetables thoroughly. Chop the beans, tomato, capsicum, and green chillies finely, and remove the shells from the peas.
  2. Take a karahi and dry roast sooji for 2-3 minutes. Keep it aside.
  3. Heat oil in separate karahi, add mustard seeds and let it splutter. 
  4. Add asafoetida and black gram dal now, let them turn golden brown. Add chopped green chilies and curry leaves.
  5. Add the tomatoes and cook over low heat for a few minutes, or until they soften. Add the chopped beans, capsicum, peas, and sauté well.
  6. Add the salt and water, when the mixture comes to a boil, add roasted sooji and cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally. 
  7. Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves.

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The content of the website is part of a research study led by Prof Ambuj Roy (Department of Cardiology) & Prof Archna Singh (Department of Biochemistry) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi and Dr Suparna Ghosh-Jerath at TGI, Delhi. The research study is a grant of Indian Council of Medical Research.                           

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