Bajra Upma

Name: Bajra Upma
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2.5 Tbsp Pearl Millet (Bajra); 2.5 Tbsp Chopped Tomato; 2.5 Tbsp Chopped Onion; 1/2 Tsp Chopped Green Chilli; 1 Tsp Chopped Coriander Leaves; 1 Tsp Lemon Juice; 1/4 Tsp Mustard Seeds (Rai); 1/8 Tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera); 1/4 Tsp Salt; 1 Tbsp Oil; As Required Water

10 mins Cooking Time

1 Serving

Diversity score

Sources of Calories

Protein 6%

Carbs 37%

Fats 58%

Gluten Free

Lactose Free

Vegan

Total Fiber

FitterEats Bajra Upma recipe is a light and easy gluten-free, Indian recipe that's also lactose-free, and with no added sugar or dairy. This popular vegan Bajra Upma without Vegetables is a regional dish from Maharashtra that will surely fire up your tastebuds. Makes for a perfect light and easy, breakfast, mid-morning or evening meal. This savory and flavorful recipe provides a great boost of iron and fiber making it nutritionally diverse. Pairs perfectly with fresh-pressed fruit juice. You could also opt to serve it with a mixed fruit nut milkshake when you need a more satiating snack option.

Ingredients

2.5 Tbsp Pearl Millet (Bajra)
2.5 Tbsp Chopped Tomato
2.5 Tbsp Chopped Onion
1/2 Tsp Chopped Green Chilli
1 Tsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
1 Tsp Lemon Juice
1/4 Tsp Mustard Seeds (Rai)
1/8 Tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
1/4 Tsp Salt
1 Tbsp Oil
As Required Water

Method

Pre Preparation

Step 1
Cook bajra

Preparation

Step 1
In a pan add oil, rai and allow it to crackle
Step 2
Add jeera, chopped onion, green chili, chopped tomato and wait until it gets mushy
Step 3
Add cooked bajra, salt, chopped coriander leaves, mix well and then add lemon juice. Cook well
Step 4
Serve hot

Healthy Twist

To improve bone health, add a teaspoon of calcium rich White sesame seeds

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Allergies

Food Additives

Mustard

Lemon

Citrus Fruits

Tomato

NUTRITION FACTS

Approximate values

Serving Size Medium Bowl(90gm)

Amount Per ServingCalories
kcal

120

% Daily Value ^*

Total Carbohydrate 10gm 3.7%

Dietary Fiber 2gm 7.9%

Protein 2gm 3.9%

Total Fat 8gm 10.0%

^*Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is based on standard serving sizes and recipes as prepared by Fitterfly. Actual nutritional values may vary because of variations in portion size or recipes, continuous data changes by these sources, changes in growing seasons, or differences in the sources of ingredients. We may update this information from time to time and change the way we calculate Nutrition data. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary based on multiple factors. For some ingredients, nutrient information is not available and they may not reflect accurately in the Label. Please consult your doctor or a Registered Dietitian if you are on a medically restricted diet.

Reference: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition; Nutritive Value of Indian Foods 2016, National Institute of Nutrition (Indian Council of Medical Research)