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Uppama
Photo: Charles Deluvio

Uppama

16 ingredients 12 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

506
Calories
14g
Protein
21g
Fat
72g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 14 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Broccoli 1 cup chopped (156g) 55
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Seed not in our table 0
Wheat not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 6 tb Vegetable oil
  • 1 pn Asafetida
  • 1/2 ts Whole black mustard seeds
  • 1 Whole dried hot red pepper
  • 1 t Chana dal
  • 2 ts Urad dal
  • 1/2 md Onion -- peeled and minced
  • 1 c Finely shredded cabbage -- firmly packed
  • 1 sm Potato -- peeled -- cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 2 tb Shelled peas
  • 1 Fresh hot green chili -- minced
  • 1/2 ts Finely grated fresh ginger
  • 3/4 ts Salt
  • 1 c Cream of wheat -- (15 minute variety)
  • 1 1/4 c Boiling water
  • 1 tb Finely minced cilantro

Directions

1

Pour the oil into a medium or large skillet set over medium heat.

2

When the oil is hot, add the asafetida, mustard seeds, red pepper, chana dal, and urad dal.

3

When dals turn reddish in color, add to the pan the onion, cabbage, potato, peas, green chili, and ginger.

4

Increase heat to medium-high and cook the mixture, stirring all the while, for about 2 minutes.

5

Cover skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vegetables done, about 5-6 minutes.

6

Uncover and mix in salt. Increase heat to medium and add cream of wheat.

7

Cook 5 minutes, stirring the mixture and being careful not to let the cream of wheat brown. Decrease heat to low.

8

Add boiling water, a couple of tablespoons at a time, stirring after each addition and allowing water to be absorbed before adding more. (More water may be used if a moister uppama is desired.)

9

Continue stirring and cooking over low heat for 10 more minutes.

10

Garnish with minced cilantro for serving.

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Category:Pakistanian Recipes

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Category:Pakistanian Vegetarian

Recipe sourced from fandom

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