Upma is a popular fragrant, savoury South Indian breakfast dish made with semolina (rava) and vegetables. Here’s a simple recipe to make upma:

Ingredients:

  • Semolina (rava): 1 cup (preferably fine variety)
  • Oil or ghee: 2 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
  • Urad dal (split black gram): 1 tsp
  • Chana dal (split chickpeas): 1 tsp
  • Cashews: 10-12 (optional)
  • Green chilies: 1-2, finely chopped
  • Ginger: 1-inch piece, grated or finely chopped
  • Curry leaves: A few
  • Onion: 1, finely chopped
  • Carrot: 1 small, finely chopped (optional)
  • Beans: 3-4, finely chopped (optional)
  • Tomato: 1, chopped (optional)
  • Water: 2 cups
  • Salt: to taste
  • Coriander leaves: For garnish (optional)
  • Lemon juice: 1 tbsp (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Roast the Rava:
  • In a pan, dry roast the semolina (rava) on medium heat for 4-5 minutes until it turns light golden and aromatic. Keep stirring to prevent burning. Set aside.
  1. Prepare Tempering:
  • In the same pan, heat oil or ghee. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add urad dal, chana dal, and cashews. Fry until the dals turn golden brown and the cashews are crisp.
  • Add the chopped green chilies, ginger, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute until aromatic.
  1. Add Vegetables:
  • Add the chopped onions, carrot, beans, and tomato (if using). Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  1. Add Water and cook:
  • Add water to the pan. Bring it to a boil. Add salt to taste.
  • Once the water boils, reduce the heat to low.
  1. Add Semolina:
  • Slowly add the roasted semolina to the boiling water while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  • Stir well and cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes until the water is absorbed and the upma thickens.
  1. Finishing Touches:
  • Turn off the heat. Add lemon juice and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot with chutney or sambar.

Enjoy delicious and nutritious upma!

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