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UPMA RECIPE :THE COMFORTING BREAKFAST

Upma is a savory, comforting dish made primarily from semolina (also known as rava or suji), and it's a beloved breakfast staple across South India and beyond. Think of it as a warm, fluffy porridge—lightly spiced, aromatic, and endlessly customizable.
Upma is incredibly versatile:
It’s low in fat, high in energy, and perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 cup semolina
  • - 2.5–3 cups water
  • - 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • - ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • - ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • - 1 tsp urad dal
  • - 8–10 cashews
  • - 1 medium onion
  • - 1 sprig curry leaves
  • - Salt to taste
  • - 1 tsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Roast semolina until aromatic. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil/ghee, temper mustard, cumin, dals, and cashews.
  3. Sauté onion, chilies, ginger, curry leaves.
  4. Add water and salt. Bring to boil.
  5. Slowly add rava, stir continuously.
  6. Cover and steam for 2–3 mins.
  7. Add lemon juice, coriander. Fluff and serve.

Notes

 

🥣 Upma Nutrition Table (Per 100g Serving)

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value (approx.)
Calories 208 kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 38 g 13%
Protein 6.5 g 13%
Total Fat 4 g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.3 g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3 g 12%
Sugars 2.7 g —
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 179 mg 8%
Calcium 171 mg 13%
Iron 7.8 mg 43%
Potassium 191 mg 4%
Vitamin C Trace —
Vitamin E Trace —