Upma Recipe
Upma is a popular South Indian breakfast dish made with semolina (rava) and various vegetables. It is a flavorful and comforting dish that is quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 cup semolina (rava or sooji)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, etc.), chopped
- 2 cups water
- Salt to taste
- Coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- Dry roast the semolina in a pan on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until it turns light brown. Keep it aside.
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions, green chili, and ginger. Sauté until onions become translucent.
- Add mixed vegetables and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste. Bring it to boil.
- Add the roasted semolina to the boiling water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Let it cook for 5-7 minutes.
- After 5-7 minutes, remove the lid and fluff the upma with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Note
- Roasting the semolina before cooking gives a nice texture and enhances the flavor of the upma.
- You can add vegetables like carrots, peas, bell peppers, and onions to make it more nutritious and colorful.
- Adjust the amount of water to get the desired consistency of upma. Some prefer it soft and moist, while others prefer it dry and crumbly.
- Adding a squeeze of lemon juice at the end gives a tangy and refreshing taste to the upma.
- Serve hot upma with coconut chutney or pickle for a complete and satisfying breakfast or snack.