Jowar Upma

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup jowar
• 1/2 cup water (for pressure cooking)
• 1 tsp oil
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp mustard
• 1/2 tsp urad dal
• 1/2 pinch hing
• 1/2 small onion, sliced
• 1 1/2 green chilies, slit
• 1/2 tsp ginger, chopped (optional)
• 3/8 cup mixed veggies (beans, carrots, capsicum, methi leaves), chopped
• Salt as needed

Method

1. 1 Wash and soak jowar for at least 8 hours. Drain and add 1 cup water, then pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium flame and 1 more whistle on low flame.
2. 2 Once pressure settles, fluff up the cooked jowar.
3. 3 Heat oil in a pan, add cumin and mustard, allow them to crackle.
4. 4 Add urad dal and sauté until golden.
5. 5 Add chilies, onions, and ginger; sauté until onions turn soft.
6. 6 Add mixed veggies and sauté for 2 minutes.
7. 7 Cover and cook until soft. Sprinkle some water if needed.
8. 8 Add salt and turmeric, mix well.
9. 9 Add cooked jowar, mix well and sauté for 2 minutes.
10. 10 Stir in some lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve warm.