Broken wheat upma is a healthy and filling breakfast recipe. Broken wheat is rich in fiber and it’s a healthier way to start our day.
Dalia wheat upma is one healthy breakfast recipe. Broken wheat is rich in fibre and it’s a healthier way to start our day. It is indeed healthy compared to the Rava upma .
Upma is often forbidden but it is insanely delicious for a few. There is always a love-hate relationship for upma. For some, all three meals can be upma but for a few not even one.
For me, I can handle upma when made in a delicious way for every single day. I always have upma with some spicy chutney. But it also goes well with sugar.
Here I have shared the basic version of the upma .Many variations could be made in this upma by adding Green peas, Beans, Carrot .Feel free to try your version. {Pics Updated}
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What is Dalia
Dalia is also known as Broken Wheat or Cracked Wheat or Godhumai Rava or Fada. It is from raw wheat grains.
Bulgar resembles Broken wheat but it is different. It is from Steamed and toasted Wheat grains.
It is very rich in fiber and hence it keeps us full for a longer time.
The best thing about Dali is that we can use them in all three courses of the meal.
For breakfast or dinner, you can make Broken wheat idli , Pongal or Upma. For lunch, you can easily make Cracked Wheat biryani and it is a very good replacement for rice.
I also have few sweets recipes using Dalia in the blog. Check out my Dalia Kesari and Dalia sweet Pongal recipes too.
Dalia Upma:
Dalia Upma or Broken Wheat upma is an easy savory breakfast dish. We usually serve it with Chutney. Few may also serve it with sugar.We can prepare the upma simple or with any vegetables of your choice.
I like it with more vegetables. You can customize it as you prefer.You can also add more masala and make it flavorful.
The only catch is the water to rava ratio should be perfect to get the upma cooked in the right consistency.
FAQ's on Dalia Upma
Is Dalia and Rava the same.
Dalia is a by-product of broken bulgar wheat. Rava is the by-product of wheat flour. Dalia is good in protein whereas semolina is good in carbs.
Is Dalia good for weight Loss
Dalia is rich in protein and fiber. Thus it keeps us full for a longer time. So one way it reduces us from frequently getting hungry. It is also a very good alternate for Rice.
Do we need to soak Dalia or Broken Wheat before cooking
No, not necessary. Again I always roast the dalia and then cook. It gives a nice aroma also a uniform texture when cooking Dalia. Roasting helps the dalia to get cooked fluff. It will not be mushy or soggy.
Ingredients for Broken Wheat Upma:
Dalia or Broken Wheat or Cracked Wheat - Use good quality small-sized broken Wheat Rava. There are Dali with various sizes also. The bigger ones you may use for biryani. The water measurement works correctly for small-sized broken wheat rava.
Onion & Tomato - Both onion and tomato are basic. But you may also skip tomato if you prefer the upma slightly on a simpler side.
Green Peas - This is completely optional. But adding gives a wonderful taste.
Pandan Leaves , Ginger & green Chilli - Pandan leaves give a wonderful aroma, you may add if you have else you can skip. Using crushed ginger gives more flavor than the paste. Adjust the green chili as per your spice levels.
Spices - Just the basic I am using. However if you prefer the upma slightly with more masala, you can also add Garam Masala and Roasted Cumin powder.
Water - It is very important to use the correct amount of water mentioned in the recipe for the perfect fluffy upma. Don't increase or decrease. My measurement is always for 1 cup Wheat Rava I use 2 ¼ cups of Water.
How to Prepare Broken Wheat Upma , Pictoral:
1) Take a kadai and add Ghee or Oil. Once the Ghee becomes hot add in the broken wheat and roast it until a nice aroma comes. Do this process in a medium flame and stir it continuously. Make sure the rava is not burnt. If roasted rava is used you can skip this step.Now transfer the broken wheat rava in a plate and let it cool down.
2) In the same pan add in oil ,once it becomes hot add in mustard and wait till it splutter and add in cumin seeds, urud dal and curry leaves , add in the green chilli , crushed ginger and Pandan leaves if using ( it is optional though )
3) Add in onions and saute till its glossy.
4) Next add in the tomato and cook till it is mushy and then add in the green peas and saute for 2 mins.
5) Now add in the measured water and required Salt.
6) Cook till the water comes to a boil.
7) Once the water boils add in the roaster broken wheat rava in batches and cook in low flame till the rava becomes soft. Keep stirring to avoid lumps if any.
8) Add in ghee if you prefer at this stage and combine everything. Broken wheat rava gets cooked in 2 mins.
Pro Tip: Skip Ghee if you want the Broken Wheat Upma a Vegan version.
9) Finally add in the grated coconut and garnish with lemon juice if using and switch off the flame.
Serve hot with coconut chutney.
How to Serve Cracked Wheat Upma
I always prefer having broken wheat upma with simple coconut chutney or peanut chutney. Upma along with Chutney and Coffee makes a perfect breakfast according to me.
However few also like to have their upma with sugar. You can also serve it with Jaggery or Country sugar. Adding coconut to upma is optional but it gives a nice taste especially when you are serving the upma with Jaggery.
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📖 Recipe
Broken Wheat Upma | Godhumai Rava Upma | Dalia Upma
Ingredients
- 2 Green chilli
- 1 tsp Ginger crushed
- 1 cup Wheat Rava
- 2¼ cup Water
- 1 Onion
- 1 Tomato
- ⅓ cup Green Peas
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp Grated Coconut Optional
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Urad Dal
- 1 spring Curry Leaves
- 2 tsp Oil
Instructions
- Take a kadai and add Ghee or Oil. Once the Ghee becomes hot add in the broken wheat and roast it until a nice aroma comes. Do this process in a medium flame and stir it continuously. Make sure the rava is not burnt. If roasted rava is used you can skip this step.Now transfer the broken wheat rava in a plate and let it cool down.
- In the same pan add in oil ,once it becomes hot add in mustard and wait till it splutter and add in cumin seeds, urud dal and curry leaves , add in the green chilli , crushed ginger and Pandan leaves if using ( it is optional though )
- Add in onions and saute till its glossy.
- Next add in the tomato and cook till it is mushy and then add in the green peas and saute for 2 mins.
- Now add in the measured water and required Salt.
- Cook till the water comes to a boil.
- Once the water boils add in the roaster broken wheat rava in batches and cook in low flame till the rava becomes soft. Keep stirring to avoid lumps if any.
- Add in ghee if you prefer at this stage and combine everything. Broken wheat rava gets cooked in 2 mins.
- Finally add in the grated coconut and garnish with lemon juice if using and switch off the flame.
Notes
- Broken wheat rava can be served with sugar, It also goes great with coconut chutney and any spicy pickles.
- Roasting the wheat rava in ghee is optional, ghee can be replaced with any cooking oil. However roasting of the rava is mandatory; this gives the Rava a very good texture .Otherwise the rava will thicken and form lumps.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate.It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
Note: This post is originally from 2016. Its now updated with new Recipe card, Pictures.
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