This is a tasty breakfast for every day because it is so fast to whip up. The people of Gujarat and Southern India love this dish so much that it is served as a staple daily.

Cooking Preparation Time: 25 Minutes
Serves: 4-5

Ingredients:

4 TBsp Oil
1 Cup Cream of Wheat
1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
1 Tsp Urad Dal
6 Curry Leaves
1/2 TBsp Ginger
1/2 TBsp Green Chili, minced
Chopped Coriander
3/4 Cups Frozen Corn
Salt to taste
1/4 Tsp Turmeric
1 1/2 Cups Yogurt
1 1/2 Cups Water

How to Prepare:

  1. Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat.
  2. Roast mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves green chilli.
  3. Add cream of wheat (called suji) and roast until golden brown. Do not overcook.
  4. Add salt, turmeric and corn.
  5. Mix water and yoghurt together. Gently stir yoghurt water into mixture.
  6. Stir well so it does not form any lumps.
  7. Let it cook for 3 minutes over low heat.
  8. To garnish, add some chopped cilantro leaves at the bottom of the bowl.
  9. Now pour the cooked upama into the bowl. Gently press.
  10. Flip over onto a plate.
  11. If desired serve with cilantro chutney.

Tips: Cream of wheat uses less water. Suji from the Indian Grocery store sometimes uses a little bit more water. Adjust water accordingly.