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Vegetable Dalia (Broken Wheat) Upma Recipe

November 24, 2015 43 Comments

This is one of those recipes I can’t believe I haven’t posted yet. Its true that I mostly make it for dinner and I do prefer dalia upma over vegetable rava upma anyday!

vegetable dalia broken wheat upma recipe

This is one of those healthy dishes that don’t taste healthy, atleast to me. Its delicious piping hot with some steaming sambar and chutney. I didn’t grow up eating this but I definitely make sure we have this for dinner atleast once every 2 weeks. Its perfect for weeknights if you use frozen cut vegetables to jazz it up. You can also check out my instant rava idli and quick rava dosa recipe for easy South Indian breakfast ideas. Looking for a more unique breakfast idea? Then check out this kanchipuram idli recipe. 

vegetable dalia broken wheat upma recipe
Vegetable Dalia (Broken Wheat) Upma Recipe
Source: Amma
Total cooking time: 25-30 mins
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
1.5 cups broken wheat or dalia
3 cups water
1 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup mixed vegetables (I use frozen peas, corn, carrots and French beans)
1 tsp powdered ginger or 1/2″ grated fresh ginger
2-3 green chillies
Salt to taste
Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. When they pop, add the onions and green chillies and saute until the onions turn transparent (about 2-3 mins). 
2. Add the ginger powder or grated ginger, whichever you are using, and fry for another 20 seconds. Next, add the vegetables and 3 cups water. Bring to boil and cook closed until the vegetables are soft (about 5-6 mins). 
3. Add salt and the broken wheat in a slow trickle, stirring as you do this. Once you have added all the broken wheat, there should be enough water to cover it completely. If not, add more. Stir frequently and cook until all the water has been absorbed and the upma comes together, soft and fluffy. Pop some of the wheat in your mouth to see if its soft. If not, add more water and keep stirring until its fully done. Also adjust salt at this stage. 

vegetable dalia broken wheat upma recipe
Serve hot with sambar and/or chutney. 
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  1. Anonymous

    February 8, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    You know what we do for giving the humble upma a twist? We use quick-cook oats. Just blitz it in a grinder for a second or so (any longer and the resultant powder may not provide great texture) and follow the same recipe, more or less. A danger is not adding enough water, oats upma could become rubbery when cold.

    The next time I crave for healthy upma, I'll know I have TWO options. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Nagalakshmi V

      February 9, 2013 at 1:38 am

      i have been meaning to try the healthy oats upma for a while now. thanks for your tips on how to make oats upma 🙂

      Reply
    • Anonymous

      February 14, 2013 at 10:45 am

      Just hope to be of some help to you.

      You have no idea how much your blog has helped whet my appetite for cooking because the recipes always seem to work out. Since I am Marathi-speaking, your recipes from Kerala and Tamil Nadu are especially helpful. Thanks again. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Anonymous

    May 21, 2012 at 6:54 am

    Hey just wanted to chi can we pressure cook the dalia and then add to veggies ..if so is the proposition of water to wheat the same
    Thks

    Reply
    • Nagalakshmi V

      May 21, 2012 at 1:23 pm

      i haven't tried pressure cooking dalia so can't tell for sure. why don't you try with the same? must come out well.

      Reply
  3. Anonymous

    April 5, 2012 at 8:16 am

    Nice receipe…i'l try it defintly…thank u so much for shareing it…i love your blog!! thanks agn

    Reply
  4. Cynthia Pinto

    February 15, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    Hi Nags,

    One Question. Don't you have to soak and drain the dalia before using it to make the upma??? Will it cook quickly in an open pan without it being pre soaked??

    Reply
    • Anonymous

      March 4, 2012 at 4:53 am

      no

      Reply
    • Nagalakshmi V

      March 5, 2012 at 7:46 am

      i don't do that. i just cook it directly as mentioned in the recipe 🙂

      Reply
    • Jyoti Ray

      March 11, 2017 at 3:24 pm

      In a pan dry roast the Dalia for some time till a nice smell comes out. Then soak it. While you cook vegetables, add the soaked water as well as Dalia. It takes less time and no need of pressure cooking…

      Reply
  5. Anonymous

    January 29, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    very healthy recipe

    Reply
  6. cooking blog

    June 10, 2011 at 11:39 am

    Its look great and nutritious too. Great idea wheat broken used in salty way.

    Reply
  7. Maria John

    May 18, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Hi..

    Nice clicks..simple and easy to cook..
    Thanks for the recipe..

    Reply
  8. Anonymous

    May 10, 2011 at 3:19 am

    nice clicks and a very healthy recepi.. just wanted to ask you what number (#) broken wheat you buy from indian store to make as they have numbers from 1,2,3,4,5.. pls let me know i can buy and make this…

    Reply
  9. Nags

    May 10, 2011 at 3:30 am

    erm.. there are no numbers on them here in singapore, so i am afraid i am not sure. but i guess the numbers indicate size of the grain so go with your personal preference. i would recommend going for a mid-sized grain so that it doesn't get too mushy when cooked, but on the other hand, doesn't feel too grainy either.

    Reply
  10. EFT Tapping

    May 9, 2011 at 8:14 am

    This is something new to me. I will give this a try.

    Reply
  11. Anxiety Cause

    May 9, 2011 at 8:11 am

    This rice recipe looks tasty. thank you for this recipe.

    Reply
  12. shooting star

    May 8, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    have been looking for some tasty dalia recipes and this one looks like a winner…will try out and let you know!!!

    Reply
  13. Noodlehead

    May 6, 2011 at 9:22 am

    nice! i've always wanted to incorporate broken wheat in our diet but was left wondering what to do with it apart from khichdi, which the family doesn't like, or payasam, which i'm not too fond of. Looks like this is the perfect solution. Will give it a try. thanks for sharing this! Tentatively how long does the wheat take to cook and can i use a pressure cooker for this?

    Reply
  14. Suhaina

    May 6, 2011 at 6:57 am

    wow..looks really good…nice idea to use broken wheat.healthier too.

    Reply
  15. Deepa

    May 6, 2011 at 5:19 am

    hey Nags,dont ppl in Kerala use broken wheat to make 'godambu kanji'?on btw,love the way you have listed Amma has yht source of the recipe..perfect gift for Mother's day 🙂

    Reply
  16. Nags

    May 6, 2011 at 9:29 am

    You don't need to pressure cook it. Once you add the broken wheat to the boiling water, it will cook in 5-6 mins.

    Reply
  17. Nags

    May 6, 2011 at 5:43 am

    Yes I believe this is also used for porridge 🙂 I didn't have Mother's Day in mind, actually 🙂

    Reply
  18. VineelaSiva

    May 5, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    Yummy and healthy breakfast.

    Reply
  19. Nags

    May 6, 2011 at 12:54 am

    Podi ari is broken rice. This is broken wheat. Both are different 🙂

    Reply
  20. Charissa

    May 5, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    I love the shape you put it in…very pretty! And it looks so healthy which is a big plus for me!

    Reply
  21. harsha

    May 5, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    is broken wheat same as podi ari??

    Reply
  22. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal

    May 5, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    ooooooo, yum !!! and what a great presentation and surely healthy 🙂

    Reply
  23. Manasi

    May 5, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    I love Dalia upma too, and prefer it over regular upma.
    I mske it like regular upm/ uppitu , with buttermilk, love the tng and the wholesome-ness.

    Reply
  24. Krithi's Kitchen

    May 5, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Delicious and healthy upma… My dad's fav..
    http://krithiskitchen.blogspot.com
    Breakfast Club – Pancakes – Roundup

    Reply
  25. Premalatha Aravindhan

    May 5, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    Delicious upma,luv the clicks…

    Reply
  26. Nitha

    May 5, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    wonderful breakfast…

    Reply
  27. Medifast Coupons

    May 5, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    Very nice dalia recipe, look forward to trying, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  28. Chitra

    May 5, 2011 at 10:39 am

    I love this. My mom makes it specially for me..We add more water .ie around 3 cups.

    Reply
  29. Priya

    May 5, 2011 at 8:39 am

    Wat a healthy filling upma to enjoy without any guilt..

    Reply
  30. Raji

    May 5, 2011 at 5:26 am

    Very easy and healthy dish..can be fixed up in a jiffy and no compromise on taste as well 🙂

    Reply
  31. Sreelu

    May 5, 2011 at 4:19 am

    love it any time for me

    Reply
  32. RAKS KITCHEN

    May 5, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    Looks very colourful and perfect,fluffy. I make both ways with less water and some times gooey too… 🙂

    Reply
  33. Namratha

    May 5, 2011 at 3:22 am

    Nags, have something for you over at my blog. Nice clicks and I love broken wheat upma.

    Reply
  34. jeyashrisuresh

    May 5, 2011 at 2:57 am

    when my inlaws came here everyday i make this for breakfast,perfectly cooked and nicely captured

    Reply
  35. Deepa

    May 5, 2011 at 2:41 am

    I used to HATE upma as a kid, but I love it now. I once accidently bought broken wheat instead of rava and loved how it turned out. Had no idea it was called Dalia until a friend told me.

    Reply
  36. Vardhini

    May 5, 2011 at 2:35 am

    I love broken wheat .. it is healthy and upma is always easy to prepare. Lovely pictures.

    Vardhini
    VardhinisKitchen

    Reply
  37. Sharmilee! :)

    May 5, 2011 at 2:25 am

    I luv this too…with chutney and sambar..nothing can beat it..Looks perfectly cooked!

    Reply

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