How to Make Corn Upma – Quick & Healthy Breakfast Recipe
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Introduction
Make a quick healthy breakfast at home – Corn Upma! Learn this recipe prepared with semolina, sweet corn and spices in easy steps.
Time Required:
Steps Time
- Prep Time 10 mins
- Cooking Time 15 mins
- Total Time 25 mins
- Servings 2–3 people
Tools Required:
| उपयोग | उपकरण |
|---|---|
| भूनने और पकाने के लिए | कड़ाही / नॉन-स्टिक पैन |
| मिक्सिंग के लिए | बाउल |
| चम्मच चलाने के लिए | कलछी / स्पैचुला |
| मापने के लिए | कप और स्पून सेट |
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- Semolina (Rava) – 1 cup
- Boiled sweet corn – 1 cup (coarsely ground)
- Water – 2.5 cups
- Oil / Ghee – 2 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
For tempering:
- Mustard seeds (Rai) – 1/2 tsp
- Chana dal – 1 tbsp
- Urad dal – 1 tsp
- Green chilli – 1 finely chopped
- Ginger – 1 tsp (grated)
- Curry leaves – 7–8 leaves
- Asafoetida – 1 pinch
- Onion – 1 finely chopped (optional)
- For garnishing (optional):
- Lemon juice – 1 tsp
- Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp (chopped)
Step-by-Step Method:
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Step 1: Prepare semolina and corn
- Roast the semolina in a pan on low flame for 3–4 minutes till a light aroma comes. Remove and keep aside.
- Grind the corn coarsely (keep it a little coarse, do not make a paste).
Step 2: Tadka (tempering)
- Heat oil in the same pan.
- Add mustard seeds, then add chana dal, urad dal, asafoetida and brown it lightly.
- Now add ginger, green chillies, onions and curry leaves. Saute till onions turn light golden.
Step 3: Add corn and water
- Now add crushed corn and saute for 2 minutes.
- After this add 2.5 cups of hot water and salt. Bring to a boil.
Step 4: Add semolina
- Slowly add semolina to the boiling water and keep stirring continuously so that lumps do not form.
- Slow the flame and cook covered for 3–5 minutes.
- Turn off the gas, add lemon juice and coriander leaves.
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Serving Suggestions:
- Serve hot corn upma with coconut chutney or curd.
Storage tips:
- Upma can be stored in the fridge for up to a day.
- Add 1 tablespoon water before reheating.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions:
Can we use something else in place of semolina?
Yes, we can make it with Daliya (porridge) or Oats.
Corn tastes sweet, will this upma be sweet?
No, salt and spices balance it. If you like, you can increase the chilli.
Can this be given to children in their tiffin?
Yes, it is healthy and full of fibre – a great option for children.
Cooking Tips:
- It is important to roast the semolina well, otherwise the upma will become sticky.
- Keep stirring continuously so that lumps do not form.
- Grind the corn coarsely – the texture will be good.
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