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Morning breakfast is considered the most important meal of our day. A nutritious and balanced breakfast not only keeps our metabolism healthy, but also provides the necessary energy to the body to remain active throughout the day. In today’s busy life, people often look for such breakfast options which are healthy as well as ready in minutes. ‘Semolina’ is one such excellent ingredient present in the kitchen, from which many delicious and nutritious dishes can be prepared in a very short time.
Semolina is rich in nutrients
Complex carbohydrates are mainly found in semolina, which provides energy to the body slowly and for a long time. Apart from this, it also contains essential vitamins and minerals like protein, iron, magnesium, folate and vitamin-B complex in limited quantities. If semolina is cooked properly by mixing it with vegetables and curd, it can become a part of a complete and perfect weight-loss diet.
5 quick and tasty breakfast options made from semolina
1. Veggie Suji Upma
Upma is a traditional and very light breakfast of South India.
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Method of making: First of all, lightly fry dry semolina (without oil). Now heat half a spoon of oil in a pan and fry mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chillies, finely chopped onion and your favorite vegetables (like peas, carrots, beans). After this, add water and roasted semolina and cook until it thickens.
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Benefit: It is a great combination of fiber, vitamins and carbohydrates, which keeps your stomach full for a long time and prevents untimely food cravings.
2. Instant Suji Cheela
If you want to avoid the hassle of making roti and vegetables in the morning, then semolina cheela is the best option.
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Method of making: Prepare a thick batter by mixing fresh curd, a little water, grated carrot, finely chopped capsicum, onion, green coriander and salt as per taste in semolina. Bake it on a non-stick pan with very little oil or ghee until it turns golden on both sides.
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Benefit: This breakfast is rich in vitamins and antioxidants and is also a great option for children’s lunch boxes.
3. Soft Semolina Idli
Making traditional rice idli takes time, but semolina idli is ready in just 15 minutes.
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Method of making: Mix semolina and curd in equal quantity and keep it for 10 minutes. After this, add some water and a pinch of Eno or baking soda to the batter, pour it into the idli mold and steam it for 10-12 minutes. Serve it hot with coconut or mint green chutney.
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Benefit: Since it is cooked in steam, this dish is completely oil-free. It is considered very light for the stomach and easily digested.
4. Colorful Suji Uttapam
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Method of making: For this also you will have to prepare a thick solution of semolina and curd. Spread this solution a little thickly on the pan and add finely chopped tomatoes, onion, capsicum and finely chopped chillies and press it. Apply light oil on both sides and cook well.
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Benefit: As attractive as this dish looks due to the topping of vegetables, it is equally excellent from a health point of view because it provides abundant dietary fiber and minerals.
5. Steamed Veg Suji Dhokla
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Method of making: Mix grated carrots and capsicum in the solution of semolina, curd and water. Add eno to it and steam it in a thali or dhokla maker for 15 minutes. After cooking, apply a little seasoning of mustard seeds, white sesame seeds and curry leaves on it.
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Benefit: This is a highly nutritious and spongy dish prepared with less oil, which is the best breakfast for people who want to control their weight.
While making semolina breakfast, keep these 4 things in mind
To get maximum health benefits of semolina dishes, never forget these things while cooking:
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Dry Roasting: Before using semolina, always fry it lightly in a pan without oil or ghee. By doing this, both the taste and texture of the dish improves and it does not become sticky.
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More use of vegetables: To make semolina dishes more nutritious, reduce the amount of oil and spices in it and include as much seasonal green vegetables, cheese or boiled sprouts as possible.
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Perfect Storage: Always use good brand and packed semolina only. Always keep semolina in an air-tight container in a dry place. Before using, check that there is no moisture, cobwebs or insects in it.
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Limited and balanced quantity: Although semolina is healthy, it contains high amount of carbohydrates. Therefore, always consume it in limited and balanced quantities.