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Blackeye beans – Upma/Semolina Porridge
About:
Upma/uppittu is a common south indian breakfast dish, cooked as a thick porridge from dry roasted semolina. Various seasonings and or vegetables are often added during cooking. Upma is served with chutney, lime slices or pickles as per individual preferences.
Health Benefits:
Black-eyed peas are part of the legume family that is known as being a primary source of plant protein. Protein helps with maintaining healthy muscles, bones and cartilage. Black-eyed peas also contain vital nutrients, such as B vitamins, vitamin E, iron and potassium. They can even help with weight loss because they’re filling but low in calories.
Serves: 2-3
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Preparation time: 30-40 minutes (including the time to cook soya bean)
Soya bean vegetable Upma: (Semolina Porridge)
About:
Upma/uppittu is a common south indian breakfast dish, cooked as a thick porridge from dry roasted semolina. Various seasonings and or vegetables are often added during cooking. Upma is served with chutney, lime slices or pickles as per individual preferences.
This is a usual upma recipe just the variation is including soya bean as its a great imposter, which is high in protein. Including soya bean in your diet can save you fat, especially saturated fat. You also get a fantastic fiber boost, both soluble and insoluble.
Serves: 2-3
Cooking time: 15mins
Preparation time: 30-40mins (including the time to cook soya bean)