How to Make Rava Upma

Delight in the flavors of South India with our step-by-step guide on how to make Rava Upma – a comforting and aromatic dish that has captured the hearts and palates of countless food enthusiasts. Rava Upma also known as Sooji Upma, stands as a testament to the region’s culinary prowess, offering a balance of nutrition, taste, and simplicity that makes it a cherished breakfast option.

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The term “Upma” draws its origins from the Tamil words “Uppu” meaning salted and “Mavu” translating to flour, reflecting the core essence of this dish – the marriage of basic ingredients into a harmonious symphony of flavors.

Whether you are looking for a quick breakfast option or a light meal, Rava Upma fits the bill perfectly.

About Rava Upma recipe :

Traditionally, Rava Upma is made with coarsely crushed wheat or rice, but nowadays, we now use oats, Poha, bread, and other items to make it.

The traditional method of cooking Rava Upma, which involves softly roasting semolina, is used in this recipe. Next, add some vegetables, curry leaves, and some basic spices to the pot.

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So let us tell you how to make Rava Upma at home.

Ingredients :

• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 cup semolina (rava/sooji)
• 2 cup water
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tbsp urad dal
• 1/2 tbsp mustard
• Asafoetida/Hing
• Curry leaves
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 chopped tomato
• 2 chopped green chili
• Lemon juice
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Salt to taste
• Some peanuts
• Fresh coriander leaves

How to make Rava Upma?

In a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai, heat 1 tbsp of Ghee. Add 1 cup Semolina/Rava.

Roast it until it gets a light brown over a low flame. Continue to stir constantly. It will take about 4 to 5 minutes to roast. Transfer to a plate when finished.

Now, In the same pan or kadai, heat 1 tbsp of oil over a medium flame. Asafoetida/Hing, 1/2 tbsp Urad Dal, 1/2 tbsp Mustard, and a few Curry leaves should then be added. Dals should be cooked until they have a light brown color.

After that, add one chopped Tomato, one chopped Onion, and 2 chopped green Chilies, and sauté them for a couple of minutes.

Now put the rava which we had roasted in it and mix it properly. You have to cook it for about a minute.

Now boil 2 cups of water. Then add 1 Lemon juice, 1 tbsp Sugar, and salt according to taste and mix it.

Then keep pouring this water into the pan and keep mixing it. During this, you have to keep the gas on low flame. To prevent lumps, stir continually for 1-2 minutes.

Cooking the Upma is now closed with the lid on the pan. Cooks until the mixture turns thick. The cooking process will take 3 to 4 minutes.

While the Upma is cooking, we will roast the Peanuts.

To do this, heat some oil in another pan. Then cook it after adding peanuts to it.

Take out the lid and switch off the gas. Before serving, let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Then, add Coriander leaves and roasted Peanuts. Mix well and transfer the Rava Upma to a serving plate.

Serve Rava Upma as an afternoon snack or with tea in the morning for breakfast. It is the ideal food to include in a child’s lunchbox.

Tips to make perfect Rava Upma

• Use the semolina (rava) with a finer texture to make Upma.

• Rava must be thoroughly roasted over a low flame until it turns a light brown color; else, it will become sticky after cooking.

• Either oil or ghee can be used to prepare Upma. The Rava Upma does taste delicious with ghee, though.

• Roasted almonds and cashew nuts can also be added to Rava Upma.

• Do not skip the lemon wedges; the tangy touch brings out the flavors and balances the dish.

• Adjust the water quantity based on your preferred consistency – some like it moist, while others prefer a drier texture.

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