Vegetable Upma for Kids Tiffin
20 minutes
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About Vegetable Upma for Kids Tiffin
A soft semolina breakfast dish tempered with mustard seeds and mixed with carrot and peas - a comforting, easy-to-eat tiffin that works well for younger kids too.A banana on the side rounds out the meal with a quick dose of natural sweetness.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep8 minutes
Cook12 minutes
Total20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Upma
- 1/4 cup Rava Semolina, roasted variety if available
- 1 tbsp Carrot Finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Green Peas Fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp Onion Finely chopped, optional - see Quick Swap
- 1/4 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon Urad Dal Optional
- 4 Curry Leaves Optional
- 1 Green Chilli Finely chopped, optional - see Spice Note
- 1/4 teaspoon Ginger Grated, optional
- 1/2 cup Water Approximately
- 1 pinch Salt Or as required
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice Optional
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Leaves Chopped, for garnish
For Serving
- 1 Banana
Instructions
Preparing the Rava
- If using plain rava, dry roast it in a pan on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until light golden and fragrant. Set aside. Skip this step if using pre-roasted rava.
Making the Upma
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add mustard seeds and urad dal, and let them splutter and turn golden. Add curry leaves, green chilli and ginger if using.
- Add onion if using and saute until soft. Add carrot and peas, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add water and salt, and bring to a boil.
Finishing
- Lower the heat and slowly add the roasted rava while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cover and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until the rava is fully cooked and the water is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat, fluff gently with a fork, and mix in lemon juice and coriander leaves if using.
Packing
- Let the upma cool slightly and pack it in the tiffin box with a banana on the side.
Recipe Notes
Tiffin Pairing
A banana adds quick natural sweetness that pairs well with the savoury upma.Make-Ahead Tip
Chop the vegetables the night before. Dry-roasting a larger batch of rava ahead of time and storing it in an airtight jar also saves a step on busy mornings.Quick Swap
Leave out the onion for a simpler version. Finely chopped beans or corn can be used instead of peas depending on what you have on hand.Allergen Note
Rava is wheat-based and contains gluten - not suitable for gluten-free diets.Spice Note
Green chilli and ginger are both optional. Leave them out for a very mild version that works well for younger children.Packing Tip
Upma can dry out as it sits - a splash of extra water while cooking keeps it soft and easy to eat by lunchtime.Related Posts You May Like
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 16gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 669mgPotassium: 532mgFiber: 7gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 2855IUVitamin C: 104mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
