As we celebrate India's Independence Day, what better way to honor our nation than through food that reflects our pride and heritage? This Tricolour Poha Upma is a beautiful and meaningful tribute to our beloved tricolor flag, transforming the humble yet beloved poha into a patriotic masterpiece.
This recipe combines the comfort of traditional poha upma with the visual splendor of our national colors - the vibrant saffron representing courage and sacrifice, the pure white symbolizing truth and peace, and the rich green embodying faith and chivalry. Each colorful layer not only looks stunning but also adds unique flavors and nutrients, making this dish as wholesome as it is symbolic.
Perfect for Independence Day breakfast, lunch, or as part of your celebration feast, this tricolour upma will surely evoke feelings of patriotism while satisfying your taste buds. It's an excellent way to engage children in understanding the significance of our flag while enjoying a delicious, healthy meal together.
Ingredients:
- Aval – 3 cups
- Green chillies – 4 (Cut into short pieces)
- Big onion – 1 (Cut into small pieces)
- Carrot – 1 (grated finely)
- Coriander leaves –a handful
- Water – to soak poha
- Salt – as needed
For seasoning:
- Oil – 2 tsp.
- Mustard – 1 tsp.
- Ured dhal – 1 tsp.
- Gram dhal – 1 tsp.
Method:
- Grind carrot in a mixer and grind coriander leaves and keep both aside.
- In a pan, take oil and season with mustard, ured and gram dhal.
- Now add green chillies and fry for a minute.
- Add onions and fry till it becomes transparent.
- Now take two thirds of the fried onions and keep aside.
- Add little milk in the remaining onions in the pan.
- Wash 1 cup of aval and add this into the pan along with little salt.
- Cook well by closing the lid and stirring in between.
- Switch off the stove.
- In another pan, take half of the fried onions kept aside and add ground carrots.
- Add little water and add 1 cup of cleaned water with little salt.
- Cook with a lid closed till it cooks well.
- Now the orange part is ready.
- In another pan heat the remaining onions and add ground coriander and add poha and salt after cleaning.
- Keep closed in a low flame till it gets cooked.
- Now arrange them in a plate and serve.
- I am sure everyone will enjoy this.
As you prepare and share this dish with family and friends this Independence Day, take a moment to reflect on the journey of our great nation and the freedom we cherish today. This simple yet elegant dish serves as a delicious reminder of our unity in diversity - different ingredients coming together to create something beautiful and wholesome, much like our incredible India.
May this Tricolour Poha Upma add color, flavor, and patriotic joy to your Independence Day celebrations. Jai Hind!
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