Upma

Upma or uppuma, the popular South Indian breakfast dish is usually made with Semolina (called Rava or Suji in India).

Upma

Servings:	Serves 4
Calories per serving:	375
Ready in:	30 minutes
Prep. time:	10 minutes
Cook time:	20 minutes
Difficulty:
Recipe author:	Chef
First published:	25th October 2012

Best recipe review What Ma? 2/5 Odd, very odd. Not for me. - User:PSmith

Ingredients

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• 1 cup Wheat Rava (Semolina)
• 1 tablespoon Cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon grated Ginger root
• 3 Green chillies
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• Salt to taste
• 3/4 cup of chopped Vegetables of choice: Peas, carrots, aubergines, potatoes, cauliflower, cabbage, tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons of grated coconut
• 4 teaspoons of coriander leaves
• 2 teaspoons Lemon juice (optional)

Method

1. Dry-roast the semolina until it just begins to turn brown, then set aside.
2. In a large saucepan/wok, heat the cooking oil.
3. Add mustard seeds and wait for them to sputter. Then add cumin, ginger, green chillies and chopped onions and fry until onions caramelise.
4. Add vegetables, salt and 1.5 cups of water, and bring to boil.
5. Add the roasted rava, turn down the heat, and mix quickly to avoid lumps forming.
6. The upma is done when all the water is absorbed by the rava.
7. Garnish with grated coconut, chopped cilantro leaves and lemon juice.

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Serve hot or cold

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