Easy Rawa Upma Recipe: Quick and Delicious
Delight in the savoury flavours of Rawa Upma, a classic South Indian breakfast dish crafted from semolina (rava or sooji) and infused with a medley of aromatic spices and vegetables. This comforting and nourishing dish offers a delightful contrast of textures, with the soft, fluffy semolina perfectly complemented by the crunchy bits of vegetables.
- 🍽 Serves: 4 servings
- ⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 👨‍🍳 Cook Time: 20 minutes
- 🍝 Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- Rava (semolina) 1 cup
- Ghee 1tbsp + oil 1 tsp
- Mustard seeds 1 tsp
- Chana dal 1 tsp
- Urad dal 1 tsp
- Green chillies 1-2 nos. (chopped)
- Ginger 1 inch (chopped)
- Cashew nuts 2 tbsp (broken)
- Curry leaves 12-15 nos.
- Onion 1 medium size (chopped)
- Water 3.25 cups
- Sugar 1 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Lemon juice 1 tsp
- Fresh coriander leaves 1 tbsp
Method
- Set a pan on medium heat and add rava, dry roast the rava until the colour changes slightly and the aroma releases.
- Set a wok on medium heat, add ghee and oil, add mustard seeds, urad dal and chana dal and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add green chillies, ginger, cashew nuts, curry leaves and onions, and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add water, sugar and salt, mix well and bring to a simmer, cover it with a lid to fasten the boiling process.
- Add the roasted rava slowly and gradually while stirring continuously, mix well to ensure there are no lumps. Keep stirring continuously on medium flame until the water is absorbed completely.
- Add ghee, mix well and cook until rava leaves the sides of the pan, switch off the flame and cover it for 3-4 minutes
- Finish it by adding lemon juice and freshly chopped coriander leaves, mix well and serve hot, it tastes even better with coconut chutney.