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5 Minute Breakfast Recipes - Rava Upma, Wheat Dosa, Sabudana Upma, Aval Upma, Chapathi Noodles, SPL Idli Upma, Kozhukattai, Ragi Koozh, Wheat Kanji

Recipe by Jinoo's Kitchen

  • Ready in25 min
  • Prep10 min
  • Cook15 min
  • CuisineIndian · South Indian
  • Serves2 People
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Spicy level4/5
  • Calories~225 kcal
5 Minute Breakfast Recipes - Rava Upma, Wheat Dosa, Sabudana Upma, Aval Upma, Chapathi Noodles, SPL Idli Upma, Kozhukattai, Ragi Koozh, Wheat Kanji

Ingredients

For Rava Upma

  • 1/2 cupRava (Semolina)
  • 1 tbspOil
  • 1/2 tspMustard seeds
  • 1/2 tspUrad dal
  • fewCashews
  • 2Red chillies
  • fewCurry leaves
  • 1/2 tspGinger (chopped)
  • 1/2 tspGreen chilli (chopped)
  • 1/2 mediumOnion (1/2 medium, chopped)
  • 1.5 cupsWater
  • to tasteSalt
  • 1 tspButter
  • 3 tbspMilk
  • fewCoriander leaves

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Roast Rava

    Add 1/2 cup of rava to a pan. Roast until fragrant, stirring continuously. Transfer the roasted rava to a plate and keep it aside until use.

  2. 2.Prepare Tempering

    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the same pan. Add 1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon of urad dal, a few cashews, 2 red chillies, a few curry leaves, 1/2 teaspoon of chopped ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of green chilli. Fry for a few seconds until aromatic.

  3. 3.Sauté Onions and Boil Water

    Add 1/2 medium chopped onion to the pan and fry for a minute until translucent. Pour in 1.5 cups of water and add salt to taste (water should be slightly salty). Bring the mixture to a boil.

  4. 4.Add Rava and Cook

    Add 1 teaspoon of butter to the boiling water. Gradually add the roasted rava, mixing continuously with a spatula, until all the water is absorbed. Cook on medium heat.

  5. 5.Finish and Serve

    Add 3 tablespoons of milk and a few coriander leaves. Mix well. Close the pan with a lid and cook for 2 minutes on simmer. Open the lid and mix once. Serve hot.

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5 Minute Breakfast Recipes - Rava Upma, Wheat Dosa, Sabudana Upma, Aval Upma, Chapathi Noodles, SPL Idli Upma, Kozhukattai, Ragi Koozh, Wheat Kanji

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Ready in

25 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

2 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~225 kcal

Spicy Level

Recipe by Jinoo's Kitchen on YouTube
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All Ingredients

For Rava Upma

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 1

    Roast Rava

    Add 1/2 cup of rava to a pan. Roast until fragrant, stirring continuously. Transfer the roasted rava to a plate and keep it aside until use.

  2. 2

    Prepare Tempering

    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the same pan. Add 1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon of urad dal, a few cashews, 2 red chillies, a few curry leaves, 1/2 teaspoon of chopped ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of green chilli. Fry for a few seconds until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Sauté Onions and Boil Water

    Add 1/2 medium chopped onion to the pan and fry for a minute until translucent. Pour in 1.5 cups of water and add salt to taste (water should be slightly salty). Bring the mixture to a boil.

  4. 4

    Add Rava and Cook

    Add 1 teaspoon of butter to the boiling water. Gradually add the roasted rava, mixing continuously with a spatula, until all the water is absorbed. Cook on medium heat.

  5. 5

    Finish and Serve

    Add 3 tablespoons of milk and a few coriander leaves. Mix well. Close the pan with a lid and cook for on . Open the lid and mix once. Serve hot.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Curry leaves?

    • 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
  • No Milk?

    • Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
    • 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Curry leaves?

    • 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
  • No Milk?

    • Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
    • 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
AllergensThis recipe contains gluten and nuts and dairy.
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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • 1
    Add more vegetables like carrotsCustomise

    Peas, or potatoes for a healthier version.

  • 2
    Replace cashews with peanuts forIngredient swap

    Replace cashews with peanuts for a different nutty flavor.

  • 3
    Adjust the spice level by

    Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing green chillies and red chillies.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    Flavour tipRoast the Rava Until Fragrant

    Roast the rava until fragrant for a better texture and flavor.

  • 2
    Cooking tipGradually Add Rava to the

    Gradually add rava to the boiling water while continuously mixing to avoid lumps.

  • 3
    Cooking tipSimmer the Upma After Mixing

    Simmer the upma after mixing to ensure even cooking and fluffiness.

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