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South Indian🥄 Easy

Classic Rava Upma

25 mintotal
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
4servings
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A traditional South Indian breakfast dish made from roasted semolina cooked with tempered spices and vegetables.

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Ingredients

Servings:4
  • 1 cup Semolina (Rava/Suji)
  • 2 1/2 cups Water
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee or Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Urad Dal (Split Black Gram)
  • 1 inch finely chopped Ginger
  • 2 slit Green Chilies
  • 10 leaves Curry Leaves
  • 1 medium finely chopped Onion
  • 1/2 cup Carrots and Peas(optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Fresh Coriander

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dry roast the rava in a pan on medium flame for 3-5 minutes until it becomes fragrant and slightly crunchy, then set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat ghee or oil in a deep pan and add mustard seeds; once they pop, add the urad dal and sauté until golden brown.

  3. 3

    Add the chopped ginger, green chilies, and curry leaves, sautéing for about 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Add the onions and optional vegetables, sautéing until the onions become translucent.

  5. 5

    Pour in the water and add salt, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.

  6. 6

    Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour the roasted rava into the water with one hand while stirring constantly with the other to prevent lumps.

  7. 7

    Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the water is completely absorbed.

  8. 8

    Turn off the heat, garnish with fresh coriander, and let it rest covered for 2 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.

Nutrition per Serving

245

Calories

6g

Protein

38g

Carbs

8g

Fat

2g

Fiber

3g

Sugar

580mg

Sodium

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