Semiya Vegetable Upma, Vermicelli Veg Upma Low Salt
by Tarla Dalal
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semiya veg upma recipe | whole wheat vermicelli vegetable upma | healthy semiya upma | low salt semiya upma for hypertension | is a low salt Indian breakfast especially for high blood pressure patients. Learn how to make healthy semiya upma.
To make semiya veg upma, heat a broad non-stick pan, add the vermicelli and dry roast it on medium flame for 3 minutes or till it turns golden brown in colour. Remove from the flame and keep aside. Heat the oil in the same broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds and urad dal and salute on a medium flame for 30 seconds. When the seeds crackle, add the onions, green chillies and curry leaves and sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the carrots, peas and ¼ cup water and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on medium flame for 4 minutes or till the vegetables get cooked, while stirring occasionally. Add the vermicelli, 1 cup of hot water and salt and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on medium flame for another 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Switch off the flame, add the lemon juice and mix well. Serve hot.
Whole wheat vermicelli vegetable upma is a quick nourishing breakfast because it can be cooked quite swiftly and does not require much advance planning or preparations.
This is a healthier version of seviyan upma with lots of colourful veggies and just the right amount of salt. A traditional tempering boosts the aroma of this low salt semiya upma for hypertension while a squeeze of lime accentuates its flavour. It is a wise breakfast choice for those with high blood pressure as we have used limited quantities of salt in this recipe. For diabetics, we recommend half serving at a time.
The veggies add colour while also adding nutrients to this healthy semiya upma. Carrots add in vitamin A - necessary for healthy skin and vision, while the green add in fibre – a nutrient needed to manage blood cholesterol levels, blood pressure and also a healthy digestive system.
Tips for semiya veg upma. 1. Remember to chop the carrots finely, so they cook faster and also give a good mouthfeel. 2. Try to cover and cook this upma as we have shown in the recipe, to preserve nutrients. 3. After adding lemon juice do not cook, else it will lend a bitter taste.
You can also have a go at other low-salt breakfast recipes like Poha Handwa and Mini Carrot and Cabbage Buckwheat Pancake.
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For semiya vegetable upma- To make semiya veg upma, heat a broad non-stick pan, add the vermicelli and dry roast it on medium flame for 3 minutes or till it turns golden brown in colour. Remove from the flame and keep aside.
- Heat the oil in the same broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds and urad dal and salute on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the onions, green chillies and curry leaves and sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the carrots, peas and ¼ cup water and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on medium flame for 4 minutes or till the vegetables get cooked, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the vermicelli, 1 cup of hot water and salt and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on medium flame for another 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Switch off the flame, add the lemon juice and mix well.
- Serve the semiya veg upma hot.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy | 126 cal |
Protein | 3.8 g |
Carbohydrates | 19.7 g |
Fiber | 3.8 g |
Fat | 3.6 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 141.6 mg |
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