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Tarla Dalal
• 08 June, 2023
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About Makai Upma
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Like makai upma
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How to make coarsely crushed sweet corn kernels
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Making makai upma
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makai upma recipe is a healthy quick Indian breakfast dish to have. Learn how to make healthy sweet corn upma.
For sweet corn lovers, bhutte ki kees a popular street food from Indore is a must have dish.
Here is an offbeat upma that will blow your boredom away. Not made of semolina, wheat or any of the standard ingredients, the makai upma is not even made of native corn.
makai upma also known as bhutte ki kees is made of crushed sweet corn kernels cooked in milk and perked up with green chillies and lemon juice, along with a traditional tempering, and a garnish of aromatic coriander. This is one makai upma recipe that is sure to be enjoyed by not just adults but kids too!
Traditional upma is made from rava and is not healthy. bhutte ki kees is made from sweet corn kernels. Sweet corn is rich in fibre. The high vitamin B3 – 2.61 mg / cup is known to reduce cholesterol levels in the body and in turn promote heart health.
Enjoy makai upma recipe | bhutte ki kees | healthy sweet corn upma | how to make makai upma | with step by step photos.
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Cooking Time
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Total Time
16 Mins
Makes
2 servings
Ingredients
For Makai Upma
1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1 1/2 tsp chopped green chillies
1/2 cup milk
salt to taste
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
- To make makai upma, heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and let the seeds crackle. Add the mustard seeds, asafoetida and green chillies and mix well.
- Add the corn, milk, salt to taste and mix well.
- Cook on a slow flame for about 9 minutes, while stirring every 30 seconds.
- Add the lemon juice and mix well.
- Serve the makai upma immediately garnished with coriander.
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Makai Upma recipe with step by step photos
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what is makai upma made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for makai upma.
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like makai upma recipe | bhutte ki kees | healthy sweet corn upma | how to make makai upma | then see our recipes using crushed sweet corn kernels and some recipes we love.
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Sweet corn.
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Use a sharp knife cut the sweeet corn kernels. You can remove the corn kernels with your fingers.
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Put the sweet corn kernels into a mixer. You will need 2 cups sweet corn kernels to make 1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane).
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Blend sweet corn kernels till coarse. Coarsely crushed sweet corn kernels.
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Keep aside. Use coarsely crushed sweet corn kernels to make makai upma.
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Heat 2 tsp coconut oil or oil in a deep non-stick pan. Use coconut oil for a healthier life.
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To make makai upma recipe | bhutte ki kees | healthy sweet corn upma | how to make makai upma | heat 2 tsp coconut oil or oil in a deep non-stick pan. Use coconut oil for a healthier life.
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Let the seeds crackle.
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Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
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Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
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Add 1 tsp chopped green chillies.
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Mix well.
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Add 1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane).
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Add 1/2 cup milk.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
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Cook on a slow flame for about 9 minutes, while stirring every 30 seconds.
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Cooked corn upma.
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Add 1/2 tbsp lemon juice.
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Mix makai upma | bhutte ki kees | healthy sweet corn upma | how to make makai upma | well.
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Serve makai upma | bhutte ki kees | healthy sweet corn upma | how to make makai upma | immediately garnished with coriander.
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Heat 2 tsp coconut oil or oil in a deep non-stick pan. Use coconut oil for a healthier life.
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Use coconut oil to make makai upma for a healthier life.
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Cook makai upma on a slow flame for about 9 minutes, while stirring every 30 seconds.
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makai upma is rich in Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin B2
- Phosphorus : Phosphorus works closely with calcium to build bones. 23% of RDA.
- Vitamin C : Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds. Have citrus fruits, lemons, vegetables ( capsicum, broccoli, cabbage). 19% of RDA.
- Calcium. See Calcium rich recipes : Calcium is a mineral that makes bones stay strong. Required from kids to adults. 19% of RDA.
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) : Vitamin B2 enables the production of red blood cells that contribute to the rise in your energy levels. So have more milk, curds, eggs and green leafy vegetables. 18% of RDA.
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Use coconut oil to make makai upma for a healthier life.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 229 cal |
| Protein | 6.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 8.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 8 mg |
| Sodium | 16.9 mg |
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Gandhi Dhwani
Oct. 25, 2019, 7:56 a.m.
Its a delicious and quick recipe. Not so spicy yet tasty.
Gandhi Dhwani
Dec. 8, 2018, 4:08 p.m.
This recipe is really quick and delicious. The natural sweetness of the corn gives an amazing taste to this upma. The tempering of the few spices adds a mild yet delicious flavour to this recipe.Wonderful!
