Breakfast Series: Bulgar Wheat / Broken Wheat Upma (Samba Godhumai Upma)

We normally consume these type of easy or simple to prepare dishes atleast 3 times in a week. Bulgar or broken wheat is recommended product for people who are on diet and want to avoid rice products.

Bulgar or broken wheat is very easy to digest, can be cooked ahead of time and stored in fridge until use. This wheat upma pairs well with yogurt, mango pickles and cucumber.

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Ingredients to Prepare Bulgar Wheat Upma:
2 Cups (250 Grams) Bulgar Wheat (Broken Wheat)
4 Cups Water
1 Large Onion (Peeled + Washed + Finely Chopped)
5 Sprigs Coriander (Washed + Finely Chopped)
5 Sprigs Curry Leaves
5 Green Chilies Slit
6 Dried Red Chilies
1/2 Cup Grated Coconut
1/2 Tsp Mustard Seeds
1 Tsp Split Black Gram Dhal
1/4 Tsp Asafoetida
1 Tsp Pepper Powder
Salt as per taste
2 Tbsp Oil

Garnish: Lime Juice, Grated Coconut, Coriander...

Method:
Use a heavy bottom pot or pressure cooker to dry roast and cook the wheat.

Heat a pressure cooker on medium flame allow to reach temperature. Add the wheat to the pressure cooker and constantly stir and dry roast until the wheat turns slightly white in color and releases a good aroma.

Remove the wheat from flame and transfer to a mixing bowl, wash twice or until there is no sign of milky water. Drain the bulgar wheat using a fine mesh sieve and reserve.

Add water and trivet in the pressure cooker, place the pressure cooker on medium flame. Use a pot that fits inside the pressure cooker, add the washed wheat to the pot along with 4 cups water.

Place a cover and whistle, cook the wheat bulgar for 3 to 4 whistles or 10 minutes on high. Switch off the flame, allow the pressure to release.

Open and check if the wheat has cooked and if pressed between two finger the wheat must smash easily.

Heat a wok or heavy bottom pressure cooker on medium flame. Add 2 tbsp oil and allow to reach temperature.

Add mustard seeds, split black gram dhal, asafoetida, pepper powder, and dried red chilies fry all the ingredients till the mustard splutters and stops spluttering.

Add finely chopped onions, curry leaves, and slit green chilies fry all the ingredients till the onion turns transparent.

Add the grated coconut and salt fry the coconut till the pink in color. Add the cooked wheat and mix well. Check and add salt if needed.

Garnish with lime juice, fresh grated coconut and chopped coriander...and add salt if needed, mix well allow to heat all the way through and serve hot...Enjoy 😊