Upma

Savoury semolina porridge tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and vegetables — a quick South Indian breakfast.

Cuisine: South Indian (South India) · Style: Savory · Protein: Veggies · Total time: 20 minutes · Difficulty: easy · Servings: 3 · Spice: 2/5

Ingredients

• 1 cup semolina (rava)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green chilli, chopped
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 8 curry leaves
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 tbsp peanuts
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 cups water
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. Dry roast semolina until light golden. Set aside.
2. Heat oil, temper mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves.
3. Add peanuts, onion, green chilli, and carrot. Sauté.
4. Add water and salt, bring to a boil.
5. Slowly add roasted semolina while stirring continuously.
6. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 minutes.
7. Serve hot with coconut chutney.

← Back to Dinner Spinner