Comforting Bulgur Wheat Daliya
on Apr 01, 2014, Updated Sep 05, 2020
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Vegetarian Bulgur Porridge or Daliya is a healthy, simple and vegan breakfast recipe which is full of fiber and veggies. This is a recipe that will leave you feeling full, and will keep you energised throughout the day. It contains simple ingredients, is full of flavour, and is made in the pressure cooker.
Bulgur porridge or Daliya, as many people know it, has a lot of nutritional properties. and is a whole wheat product which results in positive effects on our metabolism rate. Besides the fact that it is very healthy and delicious, I have a personal attachment to this dish because I have grown up eating it. My mum would make it every time we wanted something comforting and light, yet full of flavor. Make this for dinner, breakfast or as a comforting meal for when you’re not well – this bulgur wheat porridge is really easy to digest!
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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Daliya is full of fiber, iron and protein. It is low in fat and cholesterol, and is loaded with good carbs. This is makes it an excellent addition to your daily diet.
- This daliya porridge is usually eaten for breakfast, but it’s easy and comforting, you can basically eat it for any meal.
- Most of the ingredients are pantry staples.
- Since we make this in the pressure cooker, most of the cooking is hands-free and everything comes together really quickly!
Top Tips To Make The Best Daliya Porridge
- Always soak the daliya for 30 minutes to an hour. This helps it cook faster and makes it easier to digest.
- You can still make this recipe even if you have forgotten to soak. Just make sure to cook the daliya for a 1-2 extra whistles.
- You can add any veggies you have available. Most vegetables taste amazing in this dish, and it’s a great way to pack in some extra nutrition.
This is one of those recipes that are so simple and comforting, I promise you’ll keep coming back to it often. I often add some grated cottage cheese after it’s cooked to really enhance the flavor and texture.
Comforting Bulgur Wheat Daliya
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Green Chilli, chopped
- 1 Onion, small , finely chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger Garlic, Paste
- 1 Tomato, small , finely chopped
- 1 cup Vegetables, chopped – (I used mushrooms, beans, broccoli, capsicum)
- 1 tsp Chili powder, Red
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Coriander, Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin, Powder
- 1/2 cup Wheat, Broken or Daliya
- Salt, to taste
- 3/4 cup Water
Instructions
- In a pressure cooker, heat olive oil, and add green chillies, onions and ginger garlic paste to it. Saute for a few minutes till onions are pinkish in color and add tomatoes.
- Once the tomatoes are partially cooked and start breaking down, add the rest of the vegetables and spices. Cook for 2-3 minutes and add the daliya. Dry roast this mixture for 2-3 minutes, add water and salt and put the lid and weight on the pressure cooker. Let this cook for 15 minutes. The pressure cooker should give out 3-4 whistles.
- Let the steam out naturally from the cooker and serve hot. Tastes best with curd.
does one have to rinse the daliya before using it? can one roast first, wash next? thanks, Nalini
Can’t wait to try this recipe as really have got into bulgar wheat. Can this be cooked in a pan on the stove instead of in a pressure cooker ? Sounds absolutely delicious x
Sure! Just follow the steps as is and instead of pressure cooking, let it simmer on the stove till the bulgur is tender. You might need to adjust the amount of water.
I hope you try it and like it Madhulika. It’s one of our favourites at home!
Thanks for this recipe, its I used to try only with the nuggets and this will give me a different spin.
Thanks Pragya.. I love it just as much and make it every time Denver’s not around
Although the sound of Daliya makes most people wince, but I would eat it for a good hearty masaledar meal.
I tried this one, and it isn’t one of those bland, close your eyes and gulp sort of a recipe. Its absolutely mouth watering delicious!