Rava Upma

Introduce

Chef :

Bethica Das

Rava Upma

#healthyjunior - This is a very common breakfast in most of the South Indian homes. It is prepared with roasted sooji / rava (semolina) and tempered with mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, onion, ginger and ginger. Roasted peanuts or cashew nuts can also be added to give a slight crunch to the dish. It is generally had with coconut chutney and idli podi (gun powder). Quite filling and nutritious, it can be a great lunch box meal too. There are many variations to this simple and extremely quick breakfast. Chopped mixed veggies can be added to make it more healthy.

Ingredient

3/4 cup

rava (semolina)

1 tbsp.

oil

onion, chopped

1 tsp.

ginger, chopped

green chilli, chopped (opt)

1 tsp.

mustard seeds

1 sprig

curry leaves

1 tsp.

split urad dal (black gram)

to taste

salt

1 tsp.

lime juice

1 tsp.

ghee

to taste

any chutney to serve

as needed

idli podi to garnish

as needed

coriander leaves to garnish

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Temper the oil with mustard seeds. Allow it to splutter. Then add the urad dal and saute till it turns light brown. Add the onions, green chilli (opt), ginger & curry leaves. Saute till light brown.