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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

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

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

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

• Add more vegetables like carrots, peas, or potatoes for a healthier version.

• Replace cashews with peanuts for a different nutty flavor.

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