Accessible Upama (Curried Cream of Wheat With Vegetables)
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 1 -2 tablespoon safflower oil or 1 -2 tablespoon butter, as needed
- 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1⁄2 lb tofu, diced (2 cakes) (optional)
- 2 cups broccoli florets or 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 3 tablespoons slivered almonds (or a mixture of both) or 3 tablespoons cashews (or a mixture of both)
- 3 tablespoons raisins
- 5 cups water
- 2 cups cream of wheat (or Bear Mush, available at whole foods stores)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
directions
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or wok and add the onion, curry powder, ginger, mustard seeds, and optional tofu.
- Saute until the onion is tender and the seeds begin to pop.
- Add the broccoli, nuts, and raisins, adding more oil if necessary, and saute for 3-5 minutes, stirring.
- Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Add the salt.
- Stir in the Cream of Wheat very, very slowly, pouring in a slow, steady stream and stirring occasionally (this will be easy for those who can pat their head and rub their stomach simultaneously).
- When the mixture is smooth and thick, remove from the heat, top with yogurt, and serve.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
KateL
Joppa, Maryland
I love to eat yummy healthy foods!