Jowar Upma

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Millets we all know are very healthy and much in news these days. Even doctors are recommending to replace wheat with millets as they are more beneficial and help maintain our health. This upma is made with sorghum also known as jowar. It does take some time cook but the end result is well worth it.

Recipe

Prep 480m · Cook 30m

Ingredients

• 1 cup sorghum (jowar)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsps ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• 1 sprig of curry leaves
• 2-3 green chillies, slit
• ½ tsp sugar
• 2 tbsps roasted and crushed peanuts
• 2 tbsps chopped fresh coriander
• Lemon wedges for serving
• Coriander sprig for garnish

Method

1. Wash and soak jowar in sufficient water for 8-10 hours.
2. Drain the water, transfer in a pressure cooker. Add 2½ cups water, salt and close the lid.
3. Cook on medium heat till the pressure is released 4-5 times.
4. Heat ghee in a nonstick pan. Add cumin seeds and once they start to change the colour, add, add asafoetida, curry leaves and chillies and sauté for 30-40 seconds.
5. Open the pressure cooker once the pressure settles completely.
6. Add cooked jowar and mix well. Add sugar, adjust salt, peanuts, coriander and mix well.
7. Transfer in a serving bowl, garnish with lemon wedge, coriander sprig and serve hot.