Make Delicious Suji Upma Cutlet with the Leftovers

Suji upma cutlet is a crispy and delicious snack made with leftover upma, potatoes, and spices. Suji upma cutlet is a delicious and nutritious snack that is easy to make and can be enjoyed any time of the day. It is a variation of the traditional suji upma dish, where the cooked upma is shaped into cutlets and shallow-fried until golden and crispy.

suji upma cutlet

Suji Upma Cutlet

Suji upma cutlet is a delicious and nutritious snack that is easy to make and can be enjoyed any time of the day. It is a variation of the traditional suji upma dish, where the cooked upma is shaped into cutlets and shallow-fried until golden and crispy.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 85 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup semolina suji or rava
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 small carrot grated
  • 1 small potato boiled and mashed
  • 1/2 cup green peas boiled
  • 2 green chilies finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as required
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Dry roast the semolina in a pan until it turns light golden brown. Keep it aside.
  • In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Allow them to crackle.
  • Add chopped onions and green chilies and sauté until the onions turn translucent.
  • Add grated carrots, mashed potatoes, and boiled green peas. Mix well.
  • Add salt and 2 cups of water. Mix well and let it come to a boil.
  • Once the water starts boiling, lower the flame and gradually add the roasted semolina while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  • Keep stirring the mixture until the semolina is cooked and the mixture becomes thick and glossy.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool down.
  • Once cooled, take a small portion of the upma mixture and shape it into a round cutlet.
  • Heat oil in a shallow pan and fry the cutlets until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  • Serve hot with tomato ketchup or any chutney of your choice.
Keyword cutlet, fritter, rava, semolina, suji, upma

Nutrition Info (per serving):

  • Calories: 85
  • Fat: 2.8g
  • Carbohydrates: 12.7g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 2.3g

Note: Nutrition information may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.

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