High Protein Upma
Also known as Upma · Non-veg · Tiffin, One-pot meals
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High protein upma of roasted rava cooked in a paneer paste with chicken mince, beans, carrot and capsicum. Mild, serves 2, 25 minutes, step-by-step video.
High protein
Ingredients
24 itemsRed Chilli Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Mint Leaves, Chopped1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Chopped1 tbsp
Water1.5 cup
Rava150 grams
High Protein Paneer100 grams
Vinegar½ tsp
Baking Soda1 pinch
Sunflower Oil2 tsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Onion, Finely Chopped80 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Chicken, Minced250 grams
Salt1 tsp
Beans, Diced5
Carrot, Diced1
Green Capsicum½
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Contains: milk, wheat.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 663kcal | 1326kcal |
| Protein | 50g | 100g |
| Carbohydrate | 70g | 139g |
| Fat | 21g | 42g |
| Fibre | 6.6g | 13g |
| Sugar | 6g | 12g |
Cookd masalas for rava
Method
- 1
Dry roast the rava until it is lightly browned and aromatic, then set it aside. Add high protein paneer, baking soda, vinegar and water and blend into a smooth paste and set aside.
RavaHigh Protein PaneerVinegarBaking SodaWater
- 2
In the same pan, pour oil, add mustard seeds and urad dal and let it splutter. Add in curry leaves, green chilli, and onions, and sauté until translucent.
Sunflower OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Curry leavesOnionGreen ChilliGinger Garlic Paste
- 3
Add the chicken mince and saute for 3 minutes until cooked, add in the chopped vegetables and saute for 2 minutes.
ChickenSaltBeansCarrotGreen Capsicum
- 4
Add all the spice powders, salt and mix well, and cook until the raw flavour of the masala disappears.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderBlack Pepper PowderGaram Masala PowderMint LeavesCoriander LeavesTurmeric Powder
- 5
Add the paneer mixture, water and bring it to a boil. Add the roasted rava, coriander and mint, and mix thoroughly, and bring it to a boil.
Water
- 6
Cover and let it cook on a low flame for 6-7 minutes or until fully cooked. Garnish with coriander and mint and serve hot.
Mint LeavesCoriander Leaves
Before you start
- How long does High Protein Upma take?
- 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does High Protein Upma serve?
- 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is High Protein Upma vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is High Protein Upma spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make High Protein Upma?
- 150 grams Rava, 100 grams High Protein Paneer, 80 grams Onion, 250 grams Chicken, 1 Green Chilli, 5 Beans, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for High Protein Upma?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in High Protein Upma?
- About 663 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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