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Beginner/25 min/Serves 3/Indian/Medium spice

Savoury Semolina Upma with Vegetables

Toasted semolina steamed with vegetables and a mustard seed tempering.

By Vegan Cook — published 1 August 2026

Time25 min
Servings3
SkillBeginner
CuisineIndian
SpiceMedium
Best forBreakfast
Calories / serving240
AllergensGluten

Ingredients

Serves 3.

  • 1 cupsemolina
  • 1 cupmixed vegetables, diced
  • 1 tspmustard seeds
  • 2green chillies, split
  • 2.5 cupswater
  • 2 tbspoil
  • to tastesalt

Cookware

  • Heavy pan

Method

Read each step end-to-end before starting.

  1. 01

    Toast

    Dry roast the semolina over low heat until it smells nutty, then set aside.

  2. 02

    Temper

    Heat the oil, pop the mustard seeds, add the chillies and vegetables and cook until just tender.

  3. 03

    Boil

    Pour in the water with the salt and bring to a rolling boil.

  4. 04

    Steam

    Rain in the semolina while stirring, cover and cook on low until the water is absorbed and the grains are fluffy.

Allergen profile

Every recipe here is fully plant-based. Cross-contamination risk depends on your kitchen — check all packaging.

Free from
SulphitePeanutSoyTree Nuts
Contains
Gluten