Quick and Healthy Vegetable Jowar Upma Recipe

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Directions

• Step1Wash and soak Jowar pearls overnight or for at least 6 - 7 hours in water, jowar is a millet that takes a long time to cook, so it is important to soak it.
• Step2Once the Jowar is soaked, drain the excess water.
• Step3Place the Jowar into the pressure cooker along with 4 cups of vegetable stock (or water) and salt.
• Step4Cover the pressure cooker and 15 minutes and in a low flame cook for 10 minutes and turn off the heat.
• Step5After 10 minutes turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
• Step6The Jowar will continue to cook in the pressure that exists in the cooker.
• Step7Open the lid of the pressure cooker and check whether jowar is cooked
• Step8Jowar pearls have chewy texture in comparison to other grains, so you will notice them begin hard, If you like it to be softer, you will need to add a little more water and allow it to cook through for some more time.
• Step9If you notice that it has cooked well, but there is some excess water, drain the excess water.
• Step10Steam the vegetables and keep them ready.
• Step11Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and saute the chopped onion, garlic and ginger for a couple of minutes until it is soft.
• Step12Once the onion turns translucent, add the peanuts and saute for another couple of minutes.
• Step13Add the steamed vegetables, turmeric powder, Jowar, salt and black pepper.
• Step14Give it a taste and adjust the seasonings to suit your taste.
• Step15Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, reduce the heat to low and let Jowar Upma cook for about 5 minutes.
• Step16Turn off the heat and drizzle lemon juice over upma.
• Step17Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Serve the Jowar Upma along with Coconut Chutney for a wholesome breakfast or even for dinner.

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Meghna Nath