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High Protein Upma

Also known as Upma · Non-veg · Tiffin, One-pot meals

TiffinOne-pot mealsHigh protein

Total25 min
Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Serves2
Per serving663 cal
Spicemild

You’ll need: Oven, Air Fryer

Good for: Rainy Day

High Protein Upma

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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.

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Ingredients

24 items
Cooking for2 servings
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder½ tsp
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder½ tsp
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder¼ tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder¼ tsp
  • Mint LeavesMint Leaves, Chopped1 tbsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Chopped1 tbsp
  • WaterWater1.5 cup
  • RavaRava150 grams
  • High Protein PaneerHigh Protein Paneer100 grams
  • VinegarVinegar½ tsp
  • Baking SodaBaking Soda1 pinch
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil2 tsp
  • Mustard SeedsMustard Seeds½ tsp
  • Urad Dal (split)Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves1 sprigs
  • OnionOnion, Finely Chopped80 grams
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli, Finely Chopped1
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tsp
  • ChickenChicken, Minced250 grams
  • SaltSalt1 tsp
  • BeansBeans, Diced5
  • CarrotCarrot, Diced1
  • Green CapsicumGreen Capsicum½
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric 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.

NutrientPer servingAll 2
Energy663kcal1326kcal
Protein50g100g
Carbohydrate70g139g
Fat21g42g
Fibre6.6g13g
Sugar6g12g

Cookd masalas for rava

Method

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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