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Upma

ಉಪ್ಪಿಟ್ಟು

Roasted rava cooked with onion, green chilli and ginger.

Vegetarian 20 min Serves 3Breakfast · Veg
Simple & comforting
Prep time5 mins
Cook time15 mins
Resting—
DifficultyEasy

Upma is roasted rava cooked with onion, green chilli and ginger. This upma recipe takes about 20 min from start to finish and serves 3. Every step below has been cooked and checked in a home kitchen, with quantities you can follow.

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How to make Upma

  1. 1

    Roast the rava

    Dry-roast rava on low until fragrant, without colouring. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Temper

    Heat ghee, fry mustard, dals, curry leaves, chillies and ginger. Add onion and vegetables.

  3. 3

    Boil water

    Pour in hot water with salt and bring to a rolling boil.

  4. 4

    Add rava

    Stream in rava while stirring. Cover and cook on low 3 minutes. Finish with lemon and ghee.

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Best served with

Coconut Chutney
Sugar & Banana
Pickle

Pro tips

  • Roasting the rava well is the secret to non-sticky upma.
  • Use 2½ cups water for soft upma, 2 cups for firmer.

Did you know?

In Karnataka upma is called uppittu, and on darshini menus it's paired with kesari bath.

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