Linguine Upma | Indian Style
This Upma can be prepared bland, mild or as spicy as you like. Healthy vegetables, herbs and spices are used here.
Ingredients
- ½ package Linguine or Fettuccine, broken into 2 pieces
- 1 Bell Pepper finely chopped
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 1 small Green chilli serrano peppers, finely chopped, the amount of chillies depends on your taste
- ¼ cup Cilantro fine chopped
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Channa Dahl
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- ½ tsp Hing Asafoetida
- 3 tsp Salt
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
Cook the Linguine
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Break the linguine (sticks) into 2 pieces.
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Add 3 to 4 quarts of water to a large pot. When water starts boiling, add the linguine.
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Cook linguine according to package directions.
Prepare the Veggie Mixture
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In the meanwhile, heat oil in a deep frying pan. When hot, add mustards seeds and channa dahl.
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When channa dahl is golden brown, add chopped green chilli, onion, bell pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir with a ladle, and cook for 2 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked.
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Add turmeric and hing. Stir for a minute.
Prepare Linguine Upma
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Drain the linguine. Add it to the fry pan. Mix well.
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Add 1 tsp more salt and lemon juice.
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Add the cilantro too. Mix thoroughly.
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Serve hot, using a pasta fork and the ladle.
Recipe Notes
This dish tastes great when served hot, but it will be quite tasty lukewarm or even cold.
Serving Suggestions on the side :
1) Serve yoghurt or cottage cheese (if not Vegan).
2) Serve Raita - Yoghurt typically mixed with grated or chopped cucumber and or tomatoes (if not Vegan).
3) Serve Indian pickles.
4) Serve Fruit.
5) Serve Potato Chips.