Simple & Quick Upma Recipe | Healthy Indian Breakfast in 20 Minutes
Upma is a savory South Indian breakfast dish made from roasted semolina (rava/sooji) cooked with aromatic spices, vegetables, and a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and lentils. This quick, wholesome dish is a staple in Indian households, known for its light yet satisfying texture and vibrant flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, Upma is perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, customizable with veggies like carrots, peas, or beans, and often served with coconut chutney or pickle. Its versatility and simplicity make it a go-to comfort food for all ages!
Popular across regions with slight variations, Upma is perfect for busy mornings, light dinners, or even as a snack. Its soft, fluffy texture and comforting taste make it loved by both kids and adults alike.
South Indian Umpa Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup rava (semolina/suji)
- 2 cups water
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 green chili (chopped)
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 8-10 curry leaves
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp oil or ghee
- Coriander leaves & lemon for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a pan or kadai .Add rava and rast for 2-3 minutes on low flame.
- Stir continuously so that rava should become aromatic and crunchy.
- Remove from the flame and keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan ,splutter mustard seeds then add urad dal, curry leaves, chilies, and onion.
- Saute until onion turn translucent.
- Add water , salt and allow it to boil.
- Slowly add roasted rava.
- Stir continuously to avoid any lumps.
- When almost all the water is absorbs low the flame and cover the lid for one minute.
- cook until soft.
- Remove the lid and sprinkle coriander leaves. Mix well.
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