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Maize Flakes Upma Recipe

Maize is pretty popular around Thanksgiving time in the U.S. but it's just as famous here too! This maize flakes upma makes a great breakfast, snack or lunchbox item for kids!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Author: Poonam

Ingredients

  • Organic Maize Flakes - 1/2 cup
  • Onion - 1 finely chopped
  • Green peas - 2-3 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves - 1 sprig
  • Green chilly - 1 chopped or slit
  • Skinned and split black gram / urad dal - 1 tsp
  • Split bengal Gram / Chana dal - 1 tsp
  • Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Scraped fresh Coconut for garnishing - 1 tbsp
  • Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
  • Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
  • Sugar - 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Soak the maize flakes in 1 cup water with a pinch of salt for 1 minute.
  • Squeeze out all water and steam the flakes in a steamer for 4-5 minutes. I have steamed the flakes using an Idli pan.
  • Wash and soak the Urad dal and Chana dal in warm water for 5-10 minutes.
  • Heat up oil in a non stick pan and add mustard seeds to it. Once they splutter, add the cumin seeds followed by green chilies and curry leaves.
  • Stir for 30 seconds. Now add the soaked and drained Urad and Chana dal followed by onions . Saute for 1 minute and add in the green peas. Mix and cover cook for 1-2 minutes or until the lentils get cooked.
  • Now add the steamed maize flakes followed by salt and sugar. Mix very well and stir for another 1 minute.
  • Turn off the flame. Garnish the maize flakes upma with scraped coconut.
  • Serve hot with chutney or tomato ketchup.