How to make Poha Upma

Poha Upma  or Atukulu Upma as it is popularly called in Andhra Pradesh is a good item for breakfast.   This item is normally prepared as breakfast item in Andhra Pradesh and also in Maharashtra.  The Atukulu Upma is a healthy substitute for lunch or even dinner some times.  Atukulu also called as beaten rice.  Here is a method to prepare Atukulu Upma.

Ingredients to make Atukulu Upma

 

• Poha /atukulu – 2 cups
• Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
• Oil – 1 tbsp
• Ground nuts – 1/2 a handful
• Onions – 1 medium
• Tomato -1 medium
• Green chillies – 2
• Salt as per taste
• Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
• Urad dal – 1 tsp
• Red chillies -1
• Bengal gram -2 tsp
• Mustard seeds –  1/2 tsp
• Green chillies – 5
• Curry leaves –  1o
• Coriander leaves

 How to prepare Atukulu Upma

It is very easy to prepare Atukulu Upma.  Here is the method to prepare Atukulu Upma.

• Soak atukulu/poha in big vessel for 5 minutes,  squeeze and drain .
• Heat pan and add oil , add the Seasoning Ingredients one by one …
• Mustard seeds, urad dal, bengal gram, ground nuts, red chilly and let them change the color.
• Then add green chillies and onions  saute for 2 minutes, add curry leaves and tomatoes .
• After tomato is well cooked add 1/4 tspn turmeric and  salt , coriander leaves and mix well.
• Finally add Poha /atukulu and mix well and close the lid for 2 minutes(off the flame).
• Mix well and serve with Tomato chutney.