Daliya or Broken Wheat is the wheat grain broken into smaller particles that retains the outer covering of the grain/barn and is a rich source of protein, iron and fiber and Vit B6. Dalia is consumed as one of the important breakfast items in Northern part of India in two forms. One is the daliya porridge where daliya grains are cooked in milk. Another form is the savory form where daliya is cooked with mixed vegetables. Broken Wheat or Daliya almost the same as the Bulgur Wheat that is commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine except that the Bulgur wheat is parboiled or steamed and takes just a few minutes to prepare and can be added to soups, salads or used for making pilafs. Cracked wheat is made from whole wheat grains that have been crushed, broken or grounded. Namkeen Daliya as it is known in our local language has been one of the main breakfast item at my parents home and I too make it in both the forms (sweet porridge and savory). It is easy to prepare, very nutritious for all the age groups and sets you up for the long day ahead.
Mix Veg. Daliya is prepared by cooking daliya like pilaf or pulao. You can make it in the pressure cooker or in a pan. Daliya can be easily made in instant pots too, the recipe will be same for cooking in Instant Pot only check the cook time and settings in the manual. You can use any vegetables of your choice.. I usually add carrots, peas, beans. Made in very less oil and almost no spices, it is one of the healthiest breakfast recipes. Let's see how I make this simple and so healthy Mixed Veg Daliya.
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- Roast Daliya/Broken Wheat
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- Chopped veggies for adding
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- Heat oil and add mustard seeds or cumin seeds
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- Add curry leaves, finely chopped ginger, green chilies and onions
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- Add chopped tomatoes and mixed veggies and cook for 2-3 minutes. add 1/4 cup of water to cok the veggies.
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- Finally add daliya/broken wheat and add half cup of water and salt to taste. Can add red chilli powder if you like
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- Cover and cook on low flame till the water evaporated and grains are cooked.
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- Open and fluff gently with fork and serve hot.
Mix Veg Daliya/ Namkeen Daliya
Daliya or Broken Wheat cooked with mixed vegetables to make a wholesome breakfast. How to Cook Mix Veg Daliya or Broken Wheat Pilaf
Ingredients
- Daliya/Broken Wheat- 1/2 Cup
- Finely Chopped Onions- 1/2 cup
- Finely Chopped Tomato- 1
- Peas- 1/2 Cup
- Carrots(finely chopped)- 2 Tbsp
- Beans(Chopped Finely)- 2 Tbsp
- Curry Leaves- 4-5
- Mustard Seeds/Cumin Seeds- 1 Tsp
- Desi Ghee/Oil- 1 Tsp
- Ginger(Chopped)- 1 Tsp
- Green Chillies(Chopped)- 1-2(As per spice level)
- Salt as per taste
Directions
- Take half a cup of Daliya/Broken Wheat. Dry roast it in a pan, till it gives the aroma and starts turning light brown. Take out of the pan and keep aside.
- Add a tsp of ghee/oil in the same pan or a heavy bottomed pan, when the oil is warm enough, add mustard seeds, once the seeds splutter add curry leaves and chopped onions, green chillies and ginger.
- Saute till the onions are translucent, then add chopped tomato.
- Cook till the tomatoes are soft, then add the vegetables. If you are using fresh peas, boil the peas separately then add to the onion-tomato masala. Add 1/4 cup of water mix and cover the pan, keep the flame to low. Let the vegetables cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Then add the roasted daliya and add around a half a cup of water, add salt and cover and cook it for 5 minutes or till the water evaporates.
- Take it off the flame and fluff it lightly and keep it covered for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot with any chutney of your choice, some yogurt or with a glass of juice or hot chai.
If you haven't included Dhaliya in your breakfast options, try it now, it a rich wholesome meal made in very minimum oil and spices. It is vegan but since it is made from cracked wheat, not suitable for those who are prone to gluten allergies.
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Renu Agrawal Dongre
Such a healthy dish this is. I love making this the savoury way and your pics are making me drool. yum.
Swati
Thanks Renu!!
Mina Joshi
This looks so delicious. Reminds me a couscous salad. I have never cooked with broken wheat so thanks for sharing a new dish for me.
Swati
Thanks Mina.. do try this .. it is very nutritious and filling as well
Priya Srinivasan
Such hearty and healthy meal! We love broken wheat recipes, this pulao is our favorite too! With all the veggies this makes a filling meal!
mayurisjikoni
I love to have savory daliya for dinner. Its so healthy and filling too. What I like about this dish is that one can add any veggies of their choice. Likehow you've dry roasted the daliya first. Great tip as I always tend to roast it in oil. This way I can reduce the amount of oil required.
simplysensationalfood
This looks like a tasty recipe. I don’t cook often with dalia but I think I should as this recipe looks great.
Swati
Thanks!! Daliya is very nutritious, do try this with veggies..
chefmireille
what a great pilaf - and nice idea to use the cracked wheat
Swati
Thanks Mireille
Melanie varey
A lovely fresh meal idea. I love the range of fresh vegetables in here.
Swati
Thanks Melanie!! Glad you liked this!!
Shobha Keshwani
This is a wholesome and healthy pilaf.. Itcan be served for breakfast or lunch.
Swati
Thanks Shobhaji!! We have it for breakfast or sometimes for quick and light dinner.