Cooked potatoes, fingerling or white potatoes- 3, cut into long strips
Coconut oil- 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
Curry leaves- 10 leaves
Chili powder- 2 tsp
Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
Asafoetida- ⅛ tsp
Lemon juice- 1 tbsp
Salt- 1½ tsp
Other Ingredients
Hummus
Instructions
Making bulgur wheat upma
Place a saucepan over medium heat.
Add oil, mustard seeds let splutter.
Add dried red chilies & curry leaves.
Add onion, ginger; season with salt.
Cook till onions turn light golden in color.
Add water, let the water boil.
Add bulgur wheat, combine well.
Cook covered over low heat for 4 minutes till bulgur wheat turns soft.
Take the pan off the heat & keep it covered for a few minutes.
Making air fried salmon
I've taken 2 salmon steaks, pat dry with paper towel.
Add chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala & salt over the salmon, spread well.
Or you can add any of your favourite seasonings.
Air fry at 400 F or 200 C for 12 minutes.
Making potato stir fry
Cook the potatoes in boiling water seasoned with salt or in a microwave till potatoes turn soft, don't overcook them.
Cut the potatoes into wedges.
Add chili powder & salt to the cooked potatoes, combine well.
Place a wok or large skillet over medium heat, add oil.
When the oil gets hot, add mustard seeds and curry leaves (add lots of curry leaves), let the mustard seeds splutter.
Add turmeric powder & asafoetida combine well in oil.
Add the potatoes and stir fry over high heat till the potatoes are browned.
Drizzle lemon juice & stir fry for 2 minutes.
How to plate
Take the bulgur wheat upma in a bowl, smoothen the top.
Flip the bowl onto a plate.
Keep the air fried salmon, potato stir fry & hummus.
Enjoy, this can be served for lunch or dinner.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/healthy-doesnt-have-to-be-boring-4-easy-lunch-dinner-recipe-ideas/