Carrot Upma

Carrot Upma or Carrot Uppittu,  is the simple upma made with colorful fresh carrots. It is tasty, and filling breakfast. A nice, quick hot breakfast with goodness of carrots for you and your kids. Upma or Sooji Upma is a semolina based famous and fave South Indian breakfast recipe.   

Ingredients:

1. Rava or sooji- 1cup

   

   Carrot Upma

   
   
2. Water - 2 cups
3. Carrot-3 grated  
4. Onion-1 finely chopped
5. Green chillies-6-7
6. Curry leaves-few
7. Oil-1-2 tbsp
8. Mustard-1/2tsp
9. Jeera-1/2tsp
10. Channa dal-1tsp
11. Urad dal-1tsp
12. Hing- a pinch
13. Turmeric-a pinch
14. Fresh coriander-few
15. Lemon juice-1tbsp
16. Salt to taste
17. Freshly grated coconut-1/2 cup (opt)

Method:  

Fry the rava well until slightly brown and aromatic and keep it aside. Boil water. Heat oil in a pan add mustard, jeera when they begin to splutter add channa and urad dal fry about 2 minutes until light brown. Next add chopped  green chillies, grated carrot shreds, hing, curry leaves, and fry well. Once done add fried rava ,salt and mix well next add the boiling water slowly. Stir until all the water is gone.  Add the lemon juice. Close the lid and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and coconut and serve Carrot Upma hot.

You can also add Dhania-Jeera Powder/Kalamiri Powder for additional spicy flavor.

This dish is customizable to your preferences—feel free to add other veggies or adjust the spice level as desired. Try it out, and enjoy the wholesome goodness in every bite!

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