Jowar / jawar/sorghum is a gluten-free millet. It is high in fiber and has a good amount of protein, and nutrients like Vitamin B’s, magnesium, zinc, copper, etc.
Sorghum has been an integral part of my eating routine. I often use Jowar Flour to make bhakri but I recently came across jowar Rava by Inner Being and I knew I had to give it a try. So I made the classic Upma using Jowar Rava.
Jowar Upma
Ingredients:
Jowar Rava-1 cup, roasted
Onion- 1, chopped finely
Tomato-1, chopped
Carrots-1/2 cup, chopped finely
Green peas-1/2 cup boiled
Green chillies-2, sliced
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Methi seeds-1/2 Tsp
Urad dal-1 tbsp
Oil-1 tsp
Ginger-1 tsp, grated
Salt- as per taste
Water- 3-4 cups
Chopped coriander and grated coconut for garnish
Lemon-1/2
Procedure:
- Heat oil in a wok. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the green chilies, methi seeds, urad dal, and lastly grated ginger.
- Saute it slightly for a few minutes.
- Add in onion and saute it till it turns light pink and soft.
- Add in the carrot and saute it for a few minutes. Then add in the green peas.
- Boil water in another vessel.
- Finally, add the tomatoes and roasted Jowar Rava into the wok.
- Pour in the boiling water and let it cook till done. Takes about 10-15 mins.
- Serve it warm.
- Garnish the jowar upma with coriander, coconut, and a piece of lemon.
Jowar upma is great at breakfast, brunch, and even as an evening snack.
Do try it out and let me know what innovations you tried out. Happy cooking.