Upma is definitely one of my favourite breakfast recipes ever. Easily one of the best breakfast you can also serve a small serving of wholesome Dalia Upma for an evening snack. I often pack it for lunchbox because in the morning rush for office this one-pot meal and 20 minutes breakfast are easily doable. You can eat as breakfast and pack this for office lunchbox.
What is Dalia
Dalia is made by pounding whole wheat grains. This is also known as cracked wheat, broken wheat, godhi, godhumi etc. While pounding it retains husk, unlike whole wheat flour where usually husk/choker is removed during milling the process. The presence of husk makes it a richer source of fibre.
Why Dalia is Healthy Diet Option ?
Dalia is rich in fibre and is a good source of protein. It has a low value in the Glycemic Index and has a low glycemic load. This makes Dalia a popular and healthy alternative for roti, rice, rava for diabetic people. This wholewheat product is a healthy option to include in daily meals and even for weight loss diet.
What is the substitution for Dalia
You can easily substitute Dalia for bulgur. The only difference being bulgur is parboiled and made with groats of Durum wheat.
How to Make Dalia Upma
To make this wholesome and delicious savoury broken wheat breakfast of Dalia Upma which is also known as namkeen Dalia you need
Ingredients
From the Pantry: whole wheat Dalia, brown rice, chana dal, green moong dal (split mung dal)OilSpices and Seasonings: cumin seeds, salt, turmeric, red chilli powderFresh: Onion, potatoes (optional), peas, carrots, curry leaves, ginger, green chillies
Step by Step Dalia Upma
I first dry roast chana dal, moong dal, brown rice and cracked wheat/wholewheat dalia till it starts to emit a nutty aroma. [photo 1,2,3,4]
Next heat up oil and add in cumin, ginger, green chillies, curry leaves and stir for 30 seconds. [photo 1,2] Add chopped vegetables vegetables, onion, potatoes, green peas and carrot and saute them. [photo 3,4,5,6]
Next add tip in salt, turmeric and mix well. [photo 1,2] Add roasted broken wheat and lentils and stir to mix well. [photo 3,4] Now add water and pressure cook it for 2 whistles. Allow to cool naturally and fluff before serving. [photo 5,6] You can make Dalia upma in instant pot as well. I have updated the recipe in recipe card below.
Step by Step Video
What to Eat with Dalia upma
You can serve this wholesome and nutritious dalia upma on it’s own. It’s complete one-pot meal. But with a bowl of plain yogurt or a glass of chaas (lassi) it tastes best.
Recipe Notes and Tips
It’s a very simple and easy recipe to make, but I am adding a few tips and notes to prepare it perfectly even if you are making it for the first time.
Add On For Dalia Upma
These are the ingredients you can add to make namkeen dalia to make it tastier and healthier.
To add a chewy texture and enhance the good taste I added brown rice in this broken wheat Upma. Chana dal and Split moong dal makes it even more healthy and adds on soluble fibre and proteins. Vegetables to boost vitamins, minerals and more fibre.
Other Breakfast Recipes You May Like to Try
Quinoa Upma
Rava Upma
Vegetable Poha
Moong Dal Cheela
Vermicelli Upma
Post UPDATED ON 30 JUNE. Recipe remains, information is added and instant pot method is added.
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