Jowar Upma
Jowar Upma is a savory and nutritious dish made from jowar, also known as sorghum. It is a popular South Indian breakfast option that is gluten-free and rich in fiber. The upma is seasoned with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies, and it is loaded with colorful mixed vegetables for added taste and nutrition.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
173 kcal
Protein
3 g
Carbs
31 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
6 g
Ingredients
Jowar Flour
1 small cup (100g)
Mustard seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Peas, fresh
0.25 cup (50g)
Turmeric powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Chopped Green Chilli
1 tsp (2g)
Chopped Onion
0.5 small cup (50g)
Chopped Carrot
0.5 small cup (50g)
Green Bell pepper
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
Plain Water
1 small cup (200g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, chopped green chilies, and chopped onions. Saute until onions are translucent.
Add mixed vegetables and saute for a few minutes.
Add jowar flour and water in a 1:2 ratio. Cook until the upma is thick and cooked through.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Sameer Singh Srivastava
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and I'm really happy with how easy and practical it was to prepare. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste! (Ref #402)"
Swati Prakash Pandey
"Tried making this last night, and Jowar Upma fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Will be making this again very soon."
Ishita Mani Bhatia
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and this version of Jowar Upma is so much better than restaurant style. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Sameer Prakash Tiwari
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and it matched my strict calorie targets effortlessly. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste! (Ref #227)"