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Rava Upma

Start your day right with Rava Upma—a quick, hearty South Indian breakfast that's as easy to make as it is delightful to eat. This vibrant dish blends roasted semolina with fragrant spices, crunchy peanuts, and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 104 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Semolina rava
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Urad Dal
  • 1/2 tsp Chana Dal
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 Green Chillies chopped
  • 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
  • 8-10 Curry Leaves
  • 2 Carrots finely chopped
  • 500 ml Water
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Fry until the dals turn golden brown and the mustard seeds start spluttering.
  • Add chopped onions, green chillies, ginger, and curry leaves. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
  • Add chopped carrots. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate pan, dry roast the semolina (rava) over low heat until it turns golden brown and aromatic, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Remove from heat.
  • Add the roasted semolina to the pan with the vegetables. Mix well to combine.
  • Carefully pour in water and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
  • Season with salt according to taste.
  • Cook covered for 3-4 minutes until the water is absorbed and the upma is cooked through.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot as a breakfast or light meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 105mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5178IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Breakfast, Cooking, Desi Breakfast, Food, Indian, Rava Upma, Recipe
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