Broken Wheat (Daliya) Upma

Ingredients

• 80 g broken wheat (daliya), rinsed
• 1 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 6 curry leaves
• 40 g onion, finely chopped
• 40 g carrot, diced
• 30 g green peas
• 1 green chili, slit (optional)
• 300 ml water
• 1/4 tsp salt

Preparation

1. Dry-roast daliya on medium heat until aromatic; set aside.
2. Heat oil; splutter mustard seeds and curry leaves.
3. Sauté onion, chili, carrot, and peas 2–3 minutes.
4. Add roasted daliya, salt, and water; stir well.
5. Cover and simmer on low until water is absorbed and grains are soft.
6. Rest 2 minutes; fluff and serve warm.