"Quick Upma Recipe – Ready in 15 Mins!"

Upma recipe ( Quick south indian recipe)

Upma is a yummy and easy breakfast from South India! You make it with semolina (called rava), some veggies, and simple spices. First, roast the rava until it smells nice. Then cook onions, mustard seeds, and veggies like carrots and peas. Add water, stir in the roasted rava, and cook until it's soft and fluffy. It's ready in just 15 minutes! You can eat it with chutney or sugar – both taste great!

About upma recipe 

This simple yet satisfying dish, known as Uppittu in Karnataka, Uppumavu in Kerala, and Uppuma in Tamil Nadu, is made from roasted semolina (rava) cooked with spices and veggies. Loved by kids for its soft texture and mild taste (perfect for hiding nutritious carrots and peas!), it's equally ideal for health-conscious folks—being low-calorie, high-fiber, and packed with slow-release energy. Ready in just 15 minutes, upma keeps children full through school hours and helps adults maintain energy without heavy calories. Whether you prefer it savory with chutney or slightly sweet, this versatile dish proves that healthy eating can be delicious and effortless!

Ingredients for Upma: recipe

- 1 cup fine rava (semolina)
- 2 tbsp ghee or oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp urad dal(optional)
- 8-10 curry leaves
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1-2 green chilies, slit (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup mixed veggies(carrots, peas, beans – optional)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste (start with ¾ tsp)
- 2½ cups hot water (for fluffy texture)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for tang)

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Steps for making upma

1. Roast the Rava (3-4 mins)

• Heat a pan on low flame and dry roast 1 cup rava until fragrant and light golden.
  (Tip: Roasting prevents lumps and enhances flavor. Don't over-brown!)

2. Prepare Tempering (2 mins)

• Add 1 chopped onion, 1-2 slit green chilies, and ½ cup veggies (carrots/peas).

• Sprinkle ½ tsp turmeric and salt. Sauté until onions turn soft.
  (Tip: Grate carrots for faster cooking. Skip chilies for kids.)

3. Sauté Veggies (2 mins)

• Add 1 chopped onion, 1-2 slit green chilies, and ½ cup veggies (carrots/peas).

• Sprinkle ½ tsp turmeric and salt. Sauté until onions turn soft.
  (Tip: Grate carrots for faster cooking. Skip chilies for kids.)

4. Boil Water & Cook Rava (5 mins)

• Pour 2½ cups hot water (reduces lumps). Bring to a rolling boil.

• Lower heat. Slowly add roasted rava while stirring continuously.

• Cover and cook for 2-3 mins on low flame until water is absorbed.
  (Key: Stir well while adding rava to avoid lumps!)

5. Finish & Serve

• Turn off heat. Add 1 tsp lemon juice (optional for tang).

• • 1 tsp mustard seeds (let them pop)

  • 1 tsp urad dal (stir until golden)

  • 8-10 curry leaves (adds aroma)
    (Note: Tempering in ghee tastes best, but oil works too.)

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