Chicken upma is a flavorful and satisfying dish. It is a variation of the traditional upma, which is a savory porridge made with semolina or coarse rice flour. Chicken upma incorporates pieces of chicken along with spices and vegetables to create a hearty and delicious meal.
This is a perfect one pot meal, can be enjoyed with raita or pickle.
Chicken Upma- Semolina Recipe | Easy One Pot Meal
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Author: Thasneen
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4 People
Ingredients
- Ghee- 1 tbsp
- Dried bay leaves- 2
- Whole cardamom- 3
- Onion, chopped- 1
- Salt- ½ tsp
- Ginger-garlic paste- 1 tbsp
- Green chili, chopped- 1 or 2
- Tomato, chopped- 1
- Boneless chicken, diced small- 1 chicken breast or thighs
- Kashmiri chili powder- 1 tsp (for more spice add regular chili powder)
- Turmeric powder- ⅛ tsp
- Coriander powder- 2 tsp
- Cumin powder- 1 tsp
- Garam masala- 1 tsp
- Salt- 1 tsp
- Water- 1 cup
- Roasted semolina or rava- 1½ cups
- Warm water- ½ cup
- Cilantro, chopped- 2 tbsp
Instructions
- For making this, roasted semolina or rava that's used for making upma has to be added, available in Indian stores.
- Place a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add ghee, add dried bay leaves & whole cardamom; saute for a few seconds.
- Add onion, season with ½ tsp salt, saute for 2 minutes.
- Add ginger-garlic paste & green chili, saute till onions turn golden in color.
- Add tomato chopped, cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken, combine well.
- Add all the above mentioned spices, combine well.
- Add 1 cup water & cook covered for a few minutes till the chicken has cooked well.
- Open the lid, there will be some liquid in the pot.
- Add ½ cup more warm water. For 1½ cups semolina, 1¾ cups liquid is required. Add water accordingly.
- Add 1½ cups roasted semolina or rava, combine well.
- Semolina will absorb all the liquid.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Close the pot with the lid, cook over low heat for a few minutes till the semolina has turned soft.
- Ensure the chicken upma doesn't get stuck to the bottom of the pan. Don't overcook.
- Take the pan off the heat & keep it covered for sometime.
- Take the chicken upma in a small round bowl & press the top using the back of a spoon.
- To a plate, flip the bowl over so the upma will fall nicely onto the plate in the shape of a dome, this will make a beautiful presentation, garnish with mint or cilantro leaves.
- Serve in a plate & enjoy with raita or pickle.
