Suji Gothambu Upma | Cracked Wheat(Dalia) Upma

Cracked wheat(suji gothambu) upma is one upma with lots of health benefits.Cracked wheat is rich in fiber and is a low glycemic food,also a good source of iron.This upma was relished by me as toddler(long back).Anganwadi(read more here)used to serve this upma for the young kids and pregnant ladies in our native place.And our Anganwadi was adjacent to our home in Kerala.During our vacation trips to Kerala,the anganwadi aunty served this for us.We(me & my cousins) used to happily devour it with some sprinkled sugar,totally loved it.That's how cracked wheat or suji gothambu was introduced to me.But they make it plain with no added veggies as far as I remember.Now,knowing all the health benefits I have introduced this to my family too.Adding a few veggies and made it more tastier.My elder one just loves having this tasty upma,Do try & enjoy this upma my way !!

Sorry about the pics,was taken in the night and lighting was poor.Will update new pics as I make more:)

Ingredients
cracked wheat/suji gothambu 1 cup
onion 1/2 chopped fine
ginger shredded 1 " piece
green chillies chopped small 3
corn kernels 1/2cup
carrots grated 2 medium sized
coconut shredded 2tbsp(optional)
mustard seeds 1 tsp
oil 2tsp
salt to taste
water 3 cups

Method
-Heat oil in a pan.crackle mustard seeds.Add curry leaves.
-Add in onion and saute till its translucent.Add the green chillies and shredded ginger.Saute till the raw smell disappears.
-Add the corn kernels and saute till its cooked for about 3 minutes.Add in the shredded coconut,grated carrot.Saute for 2 minutes and then add in salt.
-Add the 3 cups of water and bring to boil.When the water starts to boil,add the cracked wheat.Stir well and then cover.Cook on medium flame until the cracked wheat turns soft and cooked.The water is absorbed completely.
-Serve warm just like that or with some tomato chutney !!

Servings ~ 3 adults

NOTES
* If using frozen corn,then thaw before using.
* Use fine grater to grate the carrots.
* You can double the volume of water for double the amount of suji gothambu or cracked wheat or vice versa keeping this ratio constant.

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