Jowar Upma
Jowar Upma

Jowar Upma is a healthy snack you can cook for breakfast, supper, or just any time of the day!

Ingredients
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    1 cup jowar (white millet) flour
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    2 tsp oil
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    1 tsp mustard seeds
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    1 tsp split black lentils
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    1/4 tsp asafoetida
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    5 to 6 curry leaves
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    1/2 cup finely chopped onions
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    1/2 cup semolina
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    1/2 cup boiled green peas
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    2 tsp green chilli paste
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    2 tbsp finely chopped coriander
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    salt to taste
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    1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
Method
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    Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds and urad dal.
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    When the mustard seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
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    Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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    Add the semolina and sauté on a medium flame for another 2 minutes.
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    Add the jowar flour and sauté on a medium flame for 2 more minutes.
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    Add the green peas, green chilli paste, coriander and salt and mix well.
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    Add 3 cups of hot water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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    Add the lemon juice and mix well.
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    Add the lemon juice and mix well.
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    Serve immediately.