Ingredients:

• Cracked wheat – 2 cups
• Onions – 1 (chopped lengthwise)
• Green Chillies – 2 slit lengthwise (or red chillies – 2)
• Garlic cloves – 3 roughly chopped
• Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Split Urad Dal – 1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil – 2 tbsp

Method:

Slightly roast the cracked wheat in a dry pan and set aside. In another pan, heat the oil, splutter mustard seeds, then add the urad dal and let it turn slightly brown, then add in the onions, garlic and green/red chillies and fry for a while. Pour about 2-3 cups of water to this. Add some salt and mix well and allow the water to boil. When the water is boiling, add in the cracked wheat and cook till done. (till the water all evaporates). If you add too much water, the upma might become sticky.

This is a very healthy light tiffin. Can have pickles or coconut or other hot chutneys as side dishes.