Daliya or Broken Wheat Upma

Hello All

Happy Republic Day to All my friends and followers.Jai Hind.Jai Bharat. Living in USA we miss celebration of Republic day.When I was in school use to take part in republic day cultural program. Mainly I would be part of either Group Dance or Group song.Good old memories and always love to cherish.We should take oath on this republic day that we will follow our constitution and make India a great country.

Healthy mind reside in healthy body.And healthy body comes from healthy food.So today I will be discussing here a healthy recipe  made with another healthier component  Broken wheat or Daliya. Broken wheat or daliya benefits to keep your digestive tract healthy.  It is absorbed slowly and helps to balance blood sugar in your body.Its high fiber content, makes you feel fuller on less food, so it can help you loose weight or even belly fat. Daliya is a good source of the daily requirement of fiber and manganese.

Today will prepare Daliya with veggies.It will be a whole some meal.You can have it papad , curd or raita or just lemon.In winters, Dalia is very opt option as we love to heat something warm and comfort food.So, lets start with the preparation :-

Ingredients :-

1 bowl roasted Broken wheat (Dry roast till the smell comes)
2 medium size chopped onion
2-3 medium size  chopped tomatoes
1 medium size  chopped capsicum(Optional)
1 tsp ginger garlic paste(Optional)
5-6 curry leaves
1 dry red chilli
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp of oil or ghee
Salt to taste
Some chopped Coriander leaves for garnishing

Procedure :-

In a cooker add one and 1/2 bowl of water with 1/2 tsp of salt and roasted dalia. Take 3 whistle.Heat another pan.Add oil.Once oil is warm add dry red chilly.Then add mustard and cumin seeds.Once they splutter add curry leaves.Now add chopped onions.As onion half cooked add capsicum.Flame should me low medium heat.

Once onion capsicum becomes soft add all the masalas mentioned and give a nice mix with spatula.Now add the tomatoes.Let them simmer.Once everything cooked properly its time to add Dalia.Add little by little and stir with the gravy.Let is cook for 2-3mins. And then you Dalia upma is ready.Garnish with coriander leaves.Serve hot with papad , pickle , lemon or curd.

Enjoy this one pot meal with your friends and family.

Note :-

1) Add salt less in the gravy as we have already added some portion of salt in Dalia

2) You can add veggies of your choice like carrot, green peas etc.

3) You can also add yellow moong dal with dalia in cooker.They both together also taste good.

Will back soon with new post soon.Till that time enjoy your food.Let me know your views and queries.will love to answer.Cia