Dalia Upma Flavored Steamed Wada Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chopped onions. Saute until onions turn golden brown.
• STEP 2.Add chopped vegetables like carrots, peas, and capsicum. Cook until vegetables are tender.
• STEP 3.Add broken wheat (dalia) and water. Cook until the dalia is soft and cooked through.
• STEP 4.In a separate bowl, soak chana dal and urad dal for 2 hours. Drain the water and grind them into a coarse paste.
• STEP 5.Add the ground dal paste to the cooked dalia mixture. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
• STEP 6.Shape the mixture into small balls and steam them in a steamer for about 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
• STEP 7.Serve the steamed wada hot with coconut chutney or sambar.

Cooking Tips

• You can add other vegetables like beans, corn, or cauliflower to the upma for added flavor and nutrition.
• Make sure to soak the dals for at least 2 hours to ensure they blend well and give a soft texture to the wada.
• You can also add grated coconut or chopped coriander leaves to the dalia upma for extra taste.
• To make the wada more crispy, you can shallow fry them in a pan after steaming.

Storage and Serving

• Dalia Upma Flavored Steamed Wada is best served hot and fresh.
• You can store any leftover wada in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the wada in a steamer or microwave before serving.
• Serve the wada with coconut chutney, sambar, or tomato ketchup for a delicious breakfast or snack.