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Upma (semolina breakfast)

369 kcal

12g protein · 20 min

Upma (semolina breakfast)

A vegan, lighter version of the South Indian breakfast staple: the semolina is dry-roasted to a nutty aroma instead of drowned in ghee, mustard seeds tempered and peanuts for crunch — warming and filling, yet clean, not greasy.

369 kcal12g ProteinOne pan
369 kcalsaves ~ 70 kcal
Traditional ghee-and-oil-heavy upma440 kcal
MakanFit369 kcal
P 12gC 56gF 11gFib 6g

Why it fits your goal

Indian / MamakSpice depth is the mamak soul — spices are nearly calorie-free; we just demote the oil from lead role to supporting cast.

Key ingredients

  • Semolina · 7.6g
  • Peanuts · 2.6g
  • Long beans · 0.8g

Prep

8

min

Cook

12

min

Serve

1

Servings

Total · 20 min

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Servings
1

Protein· 1

  • 10 g peanuts10g

Carbs· 1

  • 60 g semolina60g

Vegetables· 4

  • 40 g carrot (small dice)40g
  • 30 g long beans (chopped)30g
  • 40 g red onion (diced)40g
  • 4 g ginger (minced)(staple)4g

Sauces· 1

  • 2 g mustard seeds2g

Spices· 2

  • 1 small sprig curry leaves1g
  • pinch of salt(staple)2g

Fats & oils· 1

  • 5 g cooking oil (1 tsp)5g

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