Breakfast Upma

Name: Breakfast Upma
Total time: 900 s
Yield: 3 Servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Cup Semolina; 3 Cups Water; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon chana dal; 1 teaspoon Urad Dal; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 tablespoon Ghee; 1 Spring Curry Leaves; 2 Green Chillies chopped; 1 Carrot finely chopped; 1/2 inch ginger finely chopped; Salt as per taste

Rainy Krishnan @cook_113598017

Thane

Upma originating from South India is a staple breakfast known for its simplicity, nourishment and ease of preparation.
Serve it hot with coconut chutney or enjoy it as it is- Upma is the kind of dish that feels like home in every bite.

Rainy Krishnan @cook_113598017

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Ingredients

15 minutes

3 Servings

1 CupSemolina
3 CupsWater
1/2 teaspoonmustard seeds
1/2 teaspooncumin seeds
1 teaspoonchana dal
1 teaspoonUrad Dal
1/2 teaspoonturmeric powder
2 tablespoonGhee
1Spring Curry Leaves
2Green Chillies chopped
1Carrot finely chopped
1/2 inchginger finely chopped
Salt as per taste

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Steps

15 minutes

1

Dry Roast semolina on low flame until aromatic and light golden.
2

Remove and keep aside
3

In a heavy bottom pan heat ghee.Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.Then add cumin seeds, urad dal, chana dal and cashews along with curry leaves.
4

Add green chillies ginger and carrot. Saute till carrot turns soft.Sprinkle turmeric and stir.
5

Add three cups of water and bring it to a boil.Add salt to taste.
6

Lower the flame. Slowly add the roasted rava while continuously stirring to prevent lumps till the mixture thickens.
7

Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
8

Turn off the heat. Add lemon juice if needed and serve.

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Rainy Krishnan @cook_113598017

on June 21, 2025 17:07

Thane

Namaste! I am a passionate home cook from India who loves exploring the beauty of traditional vegetarian recipes- especially those inspired by temple kitchens, festivals and everyday sattvik meals.Through my cooking, I try to blend taste with simplicity, usually with locally available ingredients and avoiding onion and garlic in many of my dishes.I m on a journey to rediscover forgotten recipes, offer them with love to the divine and share them with others through my kitchen tales.Welcome to my space. Lets cook with heart and soul.