Sooji (semolina) contains nutritional benefits that help you maintain a healthy body weight. It is a versatile option that can be consumed in a variety of delectable dishes. Many people find oatmeal and porridge bland, which can become boring after a few days. If you aim to shed pounds without sacrificing on flavour, then consider experimenting with these 8 dishes made from sooji. 

Appam

Appam is a South Indian delicacy which is both delicious and healthy. Simply soak sooji in yogurt, then mix in a variety of vegetables according to your preference. You need to have an Appam maker for this. Grease it with oil, pour the batter to make round appams, and when they are ready, enjoy them with coconut chutney for a nutritious breakfast. 

Sooji Dalia

Try making Sooji Dalia instead of oatmeal or wheat porridge. Simply roast sooji in ghee, then cook it with milk, and add your preferred dry fruits and seeds. For a healthier option, you can add honey or brown sugar to the dish to add a bit of sweetness. 

Veggie Upma

Veggie Upma is another great breakfast choice. You can fry chopped vegetables such as carrots, peas, capsicum, and onions in a small amount of oil. Then, add roasted sooji and water, and cook until the sooji is fully cooked. As per your taste buds, add salt, turmeric, and chopped coriander. Serve hot and enjoy!

Sooji Dhokla

For making Sooji Dhokla, prepare a thick batter using sooji, yogurt, and a small amount of water. Add salt, turmeric, ginger-green chilli pastes, and fruit salt. Steam the batter until cooked. Then, temper with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chillies before serving. Enjoy the delicious Sooji Dhokla!

Sooji Cheela

For Sooji Cheela, make a batter by mixing sooji, buttermilk, water, and spices such as salt, turmeric, and chilli powder. Similar to a normal Cheela, pour the batter onto a hot pan and spread it thinly. Cook on both sides until golden brown, then serve with chutney of yogurt.

Sooji Oats Poha

If you have never tried making Sooji Oats Poha before, then this is one recipe that you must try your hands on. Begin by dry roasting sooji and oats separately until they turn light brown. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Then, add chopped onions, green chillies, and vegetables such as peas and carrots. After roasting these ingredients, add roasted sooji oats mixture and water. Season with salt, lemon juice, and chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot and enjoy!