Dalia upma(cracked wheat)- one pot wonder

I make this dish for lunch box. Just like sambhar, you can add a lots of veggies to make it more nutritious, not to mention it is naturally high in fibers.

Ingredients:

1 cup of dalia/cracked wheat

1/4 cup of diced onion

2 chili, chopped

1 cup of diced vegetables like carrot, peas, green beans, etc.

1 tbsp of peanuts

1/2 tbsp of urad dal (split and polished black gram)

1 tsp of cumin seeds

1 tsp of mustard seeds

3-4 curry leaves

1/4 tsp of turmeric powder

2-3 tbsp of oil for seasoning

salt to taste

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and splutter mustard and cumin seeds. You may also use a regular pan

2. Add curry leaves, onion and chili. Saute until onion is translucent

3. Add peanuts and urad dal and saute for few seconds

4. Add dalia, turmeric powder and salt. Saute for a minute

5. Now add the veggies with 3 cups of water

6. Cover and pressure cook for 2 whistles. If using a regular pan, cook covered until soft

Serve with pickle and ghee.