Semiyan Upma ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )
by Tarla Dalal
20 Aug 2009
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An ideal breakfast that assists weight loss, the fibre rich whole wheat semiyan helps in throwing out fats from the body. Moreover, very little coconut and ghee ensures that the calorie count is far less than the original counterpart.
Semiyan Upma ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy ) recipe - How to make Semiyan Upma ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )
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Makes 4 servings
2 cups wheat vermicelli (sevaiyan)
salt to taste
2 tsp ghee
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
6 to 7 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/3 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
2 tbsp freshly grated coconut
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 lemon
Method
- Method
- Combine the vermicelli, 2 cups of hot water and little salt in a deep non-stick pan, cover and keep aside for about 5 minutes or till the vermicelli is soft. Drain and keep aside.
- Heat the ghee in a non-stick kadhai, add the mustard seeds and urad dal and sauté for a few seconds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves, onions and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame till the onions turn translucent.
- Add the vermicelli, coconut, coriander, lemon juice and, a little more salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring gently. Serve immediately.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 124 cal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 4.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 127.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.9 mg |
| Folic Acid | 5.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 17 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 14.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 43.9 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
| Potassium | 78 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
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