Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Don't start your day by eating a sugary breakfast; instead go for a hearty, savory meal, like this Savory Cream of Wheat recipe. It's packed with nutrition, nuts, and homemade spices, so it's a really great way to start the day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Allergens: Tree Nuts, Wheat
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream of wheat
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 4/5 curry leaves
- 1 tablespoon split pea lentil (optional)
- 1 tablespoon black gram lentil (optional)
- 1 onion (medium, thinly sliced)
- 1/2 inch ginger (grated)
- 1/4 cup frozen carrots & peas (chopped)
- 1/4 cup cashews (raw)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt
- 2.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro or coriander leaves (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Thai chilli chopped, optional
- Lime slices (for garnish)
Instructions
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If using split pea lentil, soak in boiling water for 10 minutes.
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If using black gram lentil, soak in boiling water for 10 minutes.
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Heat skillet on medium heat and add cream of wheat.
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Dry roast cream of wheat, stirring often until fragrant and a bit crisp.
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Turn off heat and take cream of wheat out, put in bowl, and set aside.
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Turn on heat again at medium and add oil.
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After 1 minute, add mustard seeds and curry leaves and let sizzle for 30 seconds.
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If using lentils, add and cook for 1 minute.
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Add onions, ginger, and carrot and pea mixture, and cook and stir for 1 minute.
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Add garam masala and salt.
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Add cashews and cook mixture. Mixture should be well cooked and light brown in color.
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Add water to mixture and let it come to gentle boil.
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Lower flame and add cream of wheat to mixture, stirring immediately and vigorously.
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Mixture should now be a bit runny, but keep stirring to make sure there are no lumps.
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Cover mixture and let steam for 5 minutes.
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Turn off heat and take off cover.
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Add lime juice, cilantro, and chilies (if using).
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Garnish with slices of lime and serve.