💖 Lovely Heart-Shaped Fusion Upma Bites

Name: 💖 Lovely Heart-Shaped Fusion Upma Bites
Total time: 900 s
Yield: 2 – 3 persons
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup - Semolina (Rava / Sooji); 2 tbsp - Oil; ½ tsp - Mustard seeds; ¼ tsp - Fenugreek seeds (Methi dana); 1 tsp - Urad dal; 1 tsp - Roasted chana dal (Daliya); 1-2 tbsp - Peanuts; leaves 7-8 - Curry; 1-2 (finely chopped) - Green chillies; ½ cup (finely grated) - Carrot; 1 small (finely chopped) - Tomato; 2-3 tbsp - Curd (Dahi); 2.5 to 3 cups - Water; To taste - Salt; For greasing - Ghee; For Serving & Garnishing :; Green chilli slices and grated carrot; Mayonnaise-curd dip (Mayonnaise Dahi Dip); Chutney (Rasikbhai's Special Chutney)

Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

When everyday upma gets a fancy twist and presentation, it instantly captures everyone's attention at the dining table! Made with a delicious blend of curd and tomatoes, this upma is shaped into lovely hearts using a cookie cutter and served alongside a creamy mayo-dahi dip. It makes a perfect option for breakfast or for guests under the "Desi Goes Fancy" theme!
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- Krishna Dholakia

Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

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Ingredients

Prep Time : 10+Cook Time : 15 minutes

2 – 3 persons

1 cup- Semolina (Rava / Sooji)
2 tbsp -Oil
½ tsp -Mustard seeds
¼ tsp -Fenugreek seeds (Methi dana)
1 tsp -Urad dal
1 tsp- Roasted chana dal (Daliya)
1-2 tbsp -Peanuts
leaves 7-8 -Curry
1-2 (finely chopped) -Green chillies
½ cup (finely grated) -Carrot
1 small (finely chopped) -Tomato
2-3 tbsp -Curd (Dahi)
2.5 to 3 cups -Water
To taste -Salt
For greasing -Ghee
For Serving & Garnishing :
Green chilli slices and grated carrot
Mayonnaise-curd dip (Mayonnaise Dahi Dip)
Chutney (Rasikbhai's Special Chutney)

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Steps

Prep Time : 10+Cook Time : 15 minutes

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Tempering & Veggies: Heat oil in a pan and sauté mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and urad dal until golden; then add green chillies, curry leaves, grated carrot, roasted chana dal, peanuts, and tomato, and sauté for 2 minutes.
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Water & Rava: Add 2.5 to 3 cups of water and salt to taste; bring it to a boil. Once boiling, gradually add pre-roasted rava while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
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Curd & Steaming: As the upma thickens, mix in 2-3 tbsp of curd and cover with a lid to let it steam on low heat for 5 minutes.
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Heart Shape Cutting: Grease a plate or mold with ghee, spread the hot upma evenly, and cut out neat heart-shaped bites using a heart cookie cutter.
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Serving Suggestion :
∆ Arrange the heart-shaped upma bites on a leaf-shaped green platter.
∆ Garnish with grated carrot and green chilli slices on the side.
Serve hot with creamy mayonnaise-curd dip and green chutney.

Tips

∆ Soft Texture : Dry roast the rava lightly just to remove the raw aroma without browning it excessively.
∆ Perfect Shape : Press the upma into the mold or plate while it is still hot to get clean and sharp heart shapes.
∆ Fusion Flavor : Adding curd at the end gives a wonderfully soft texture and a refreshing, mild tangy flavor.

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Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

on August 09, 2026 04:07

Cooking isn’t just something I do — it’s a piece of my heart, served on a plate.From the sizzle of spices in hot oil to the quiet joy of kneading dough with my hands, every dish I make carries a story, a memory, a feeling. Whether it's comfort food on rainy days or something bold that sparks curiosity, cooking is how I express love, creativity, and care.Each ingredient, every flavor, speaks of passion — not just for food, but for the smiles it brings, the moments it creates, and the warmth it spreads.✨ This isn’t just food. It’s a part of me.Come join my journey:https://www.instagram.com/krishna_recipes_?igsh=MXIzdzYwMXJ0Nno3OQ==