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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Indian » Dalia Upma (Namkeen Dalia, Broken Wheat Upma)

    Published: Sep 18, 2022 | Last Updated On: Feb 15, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Dalia Upma (Namkeen Dalia, Broken Wheat Upma)

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    Quick and easy to make, Dalia Upma (Namkeen Dalia, Broken Wheat Upma, Godhi Upma, Godhum upma) is a healthy breakfast option that can be made in a jiffy. It’s diabetics-friendly and great for weight loss too (vegetarian).

    Here are some more upma recipes you can prepare for breakfast – Bread Upma, Rava Upma, Semiya Upma, and Ragi Semiya Upma.

    Dalia upma served in a bowl.
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    • About Dalia Upma (Broken Wheat Upma)
    • Health Benefits Of Broken Wheat (Dalia)
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Dalia Upma
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
    • You Might Also Like
    • Recipe Card

    About Dalia Upma (Broken Wheat Upma)

    Dalia Upma (Namkeen Dalia, Broken Wheat Upma) is a healthy breakfast recipe made using dalia (broken wheat). It is basically a savory broke wheat porridge.

    It is also known as Godhi Upma or Godhuma Upma in different parts of the country.

    This dish is excellent for diabetics and if you are on a weight loss journey. It is also great to pack for school or office lunch boxes.

    You can make dalia upma recipe in a traditional cooker or an instant pot. I have explained both processes in the post below.

    This recipe is vegetarian and can be easily made vegan. You can double or triple it too.

    I made this recipe in my 6-quart instant pot (or 3-liter pressure cooker). If you plan to scale it up, use an 8-quart instant pot (or 5-liter pressure cooker). The time of pressure cooking will remain the same.

    Here are a few more dalia recipes that you must try – Dalia Khichdi, and Meetha Daliya.

    Health Benefits Of Broken Wheat (Dalia)

    Broken wheat is a nutritious grain that offers a variety of health benefits.

    It contains vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, potassium, and zinc.

    Broken wheat is also an excellent source of fiber, which can aid in digestion and help regulate blood sugar levels.

    It is low in calories and fat, making it a healthy choice for those watching their weight.

    Dalia is good for heart health due to its high soluble fiber content, which can reduce cholesterol levels.

    Ingredients

    Dalia upma ingredients 1
    Dalia upma ingredients 2

    Dalia – Dalia is also called broken wheat, cracked wheat, godhuma rava, or samba rava. You will get it in any Indian grocery store or online. Try to use organic dalia.

    Vegetables – I like to add a lot of veggies to this upma recipe to make it wholesome.

    I have added carrots, green peas, onions, chilies, and green french beans, but you can add more vegetables of your choice.

    Some options are green bell peppers (capsicum), green onions (scallions), mushrooms, broccoli, etc.

    Ghee & Oil – I have used a combination of ghee and vegetable oil, but you can use any cooking oil to make broken wheat upma.

    Peanuts & Cashew Nuts – I love the bite peanuts, and cashew nuts add to this upma.

    Green Chillies – To add that much-needed spiciness, add green chilies. You can increase or decrease the chilies according to your taste preference.

    Others – You will also need asafetida (hing), lime juice, cilantro (fresh coriander leaves), curry leaves, brown mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fresh ginger, water, and salt.

    Add a little turmeric powder for a vibrant yellow namkeen upma.

    How To Make Dalia Upma

    Roast The Dalia

    Add 1 cup of dalia to a pan and dry roast on medium heat until slightly browned and aromatic, stirring continuously.

    Dalia added to a pan.

    Remove the pan from heat and let the roasted daliya cool completely.

    Add the roasted dalia to a fine-mesh strainer and rinse it under running water. Drain well and keep aside.

    Roasted dalia.

    Make Dalia Upma

    In A Traditional Pressure Cooker

    Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon ghee in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat.

    Once the oil is hot, add

    • ¼ teaspoon asafoetida
    • ½ teaspoon brown mustard seeds
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 2 teaspoon chopped green chilies
    • 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
    • 10-12 whole curry leaves

    and let them crackle for 5-6 seconds.

    Hing, mustard seeds, cumin, green chilies, ginger and curry leaves added to hot oil.

    Add 2 tablespoon peanuts and 2 tablespoon cashew nuts and fry until they turn slightly brown, stirring frequently.

    Peanuts and cashew nuts added to hot oil.

    Now add ¼ cup of cubed carrots, ¼ cup of green peas, and ¼ cup of chopped green beans, and saute for a minute.

    Veggies added to hot oil.

    Add 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring the water to a boil.

    Water and salt added to hot oil.

    Add the roasted dalia and mix well.

    Roasted dalia added to the cooker.
    Mixed well.

    Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for two whistles on high heat.

    Lid of the cooker closed.

    Remove the cooker from the heat and let the pressure release naturally.

    Ready dalia upma garnished with cilantro.

    Open the lid.

    Add 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro and gently fluff the dalia upma with a fork. Serve hot.

    In An Instant Pot

    Press SAUTE button on the instant pot.

    Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon ghee to the pot.

    Once the oil is hot, add ¼ teaspoon asafetida, ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 2 teaspoon chopped green chilies, 1 teaspoon chopped ginger, and 10-12 whole curry leaves, and let them crackle for 5-6 seconds.

    Add 2 tablespoon peanuts and 2 tablespoon cashew nuts and fry until they turn slightly brown, stirring frequently.

    Now add ¼ cup of cubed carrots, ¼ cup of green peas, and ¼ cup of chopped green beans, and saute for a minute.

    Add 1 and ¼ cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring the water to a boil.

    Add the dalia and mix well.

    Close the lid of the instant pot and set the valve to the sealing position.

    Press the CANCEL button and then press the PRESSURE COOK button.

    Set the timer to 4 minutes at high pressure.

    Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.

    Release the remaining pressure manually and open the lid.

    Add 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro and gently fluff the dalia upma with a fork. Serve hot.

    Serving Suggestions

    You can enjoy dalia upma for breakfast on its own or with chutneys such as Green Coriander Chutney, Coconut Chutney, Tomato Onion Chutney, Peanut Chutney, etc.

    It is also a great dish to serve as an evening snack with a cup of coffee or tea or pack for school or office lunch boxes.

    You can also serve it with a raita for lunch or dinner.

    Storage Suggestions

    Broken Wheat Upma can be stored in an airtight container for upto 3 days.

    Reheat in a pan or a microwave before serving. If it looks dry, then splash some water over it before heating.

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    Quick and easy to make, Dalia Upma (Broken Wheat Upma) is a healthy breakfast option that can be made in a jiffy. It's diabetics friendly and great for weight loss too (vegetarian)

    Dalia Upma Recipe (Broken Wheat Upma)

    Quick and easy to make, Dalia Upma (Broken Wheat Upma) is a healthy breakfast option that can be made in a jiffy. It's diabetics friendly and great for weight loss too.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 155kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 1 cup dalia (broken wheat)
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 tablespoon ghee (replace with oil for a vegan recipe)
    • ¼ teaspoon asafetida (hing)
    • ½ teaspoon brown mustard seeds
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 2 teaspoons chopped green chilies
    • 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
    • 10-12 whole curry leaves
    • 2 tablespoons peanuts
    • 2 tablespoons cashew nuts
    • ¼ cup cubed carrots (¼-inch cubes)
    • ¼ cup green peas
    • ¼ cup chopped green beans
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
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    Instructions

    Roast The Dalia

    • Add dalia to a pan and dry roast on medium heat until slightly browned and aromatic, stirring continuously.
    • Remove the pan from heat and let the roasted daliya cool completely.
    • Add the roasted dalia to a fine-mesh strainer and rinse it well under running water. Drain well and keep aside.

    Make Dalia Upma

      In A Traditional Pressure Cooker

      • Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat.
      • Once the oil is hot, add asafetida, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chilies, ginger, and curry leaves, and let them crackle for 5-6 seconds.
      • Add peanuts and cashew nuts and fry until they turn slightly brown, stirring frequently.
      • Now add carrots, peas, and beans, and saute for a minute.
      • Add 2 cups of water and salt and bring the water to a boil.
      • Add the roasted dalia and mix well.
      • Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for two whistles on high heat.
      • Remove the cooker from the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
      • Open the lid.
      • Add lime juice and cilantro and gently fluff the dalia upma with a fork. Serve hot.

      In An Instant Pot

      • Press SAUTE button on the instant pot.
      • Add oil and ghee to the pot.
      • Once the oil is hot, add asafetida, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chilies, ginger, and curry leaves, and let them crackle for 5-6 seconds.
      • Add peanuts and cashew nuts and fry until they turn slightly brown, stirring frequently.
      • Now add carrots, peas, and beans, and saute for a minute.
      • Add 1 and ¼ cups of water and salt and bring the water to a boil.
      • Add the dalia and mix well.
      • Close the lid of the instant pot and set the valve to the sealing position.
      • Press the CANCEL button and then press the PRESSURE COOK button.
      • Set the timer to 4 minutes at high pressure.
      • Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
      • Release the remaining pressure manually and open the lid.
      • Add lime juice and cilantro and gently fluff the dalia upma with a fork. Serve hot.

      Video

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwlVDH-RFr4

      Notes

      The water and dalia ratio is very important. Use standard measuring cups to measure the ingredients for the best result.
      I made this recipe in my 6-quart instant pot (or 3-liter pressure cooker). If you plan to scale it up, use an 8-quart instant pot (or 5-liter pressure cooker). The time of pressure cooking will remain the same.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1514IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
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