Uppama
This recipe, which consists of farina (cream of wheat) with vegetables and spices, is one of India's hidden culinary treasures. It makes a perfect workday one-pot meal. The recipe is adapted from the "vegetarian epicure", book two, by anna thomas.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄4cup vegetable oil
- 1
- 1 1⁄2teaspoons whole mustard seeds
- 1
- 1teaspoon dried red chili, crushed
- 1cup farina
- 5cups hot water
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄3
- 1
- 2teaspoons salt
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DIRECTIONS
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan and saute the onion until it is translucent.
- Add the mustard seeds and both chiles and stir over medium heat for a minute or two.
- Add the farina and stir for another few minutes.
- Still stirring, gradually add the hot water.
- Beat lightly with a wisk to get rid of any lumps.
- Add the green onions, diced carrots, tomato and salt.
- Simmer the mixture, stirring often, until it is quite thick, and the vegetables are tender.
- This may take as long as 45 minutes to one hour, over low heat.
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