Rava Upma Recipe

Rava upma classic south indian breackfast made with rava and a blend it’s spice , soft , delicious  and easy to make so let’s make rava upma

 

Ingredients

2 Cup rava

3 Tablespoon oil

2 Tablespoon musted seeds

2 Tablespoon urad dal

15-16 Curry leaves

2 Green chilli

1 Onion

1 Cup carrot

1 Cup peas

23/5 Cup water

As needed salt

2 Tablespoon chopped coriander leaves

Half cup lemon juice

Step:1

Take a pan heat the pan dry rost the the rava on low flame heat until golden colour keep it aside

Step:2

Heat ghee or oil as you like add musted seed let them splutter add urad dal , curry leaves , and green chilli mix it and saute it for 5-6 minutes

Step:3

After 5 minutes add chopped onion , carrot ,and peas and saute it

Step:4

Pour the water and add salt bring it to a boil add rosted rava in the boiling water stirring continously to avoid lums

Step:5

Cover and cook on low flame for 3-4 minutes until the rava absorbs the water turn off the flame and mix it

Step:6

Your rava upma is ready serve with pickle and enjoy the upma

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FAQs

1. What is Rava Upma

Rava Upma is a popular South Indian breakfast dish made from roasted semolina (sooji/rava) cooked with mild spices, vegetables, and tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. It’s a quick, nutritious, and filling meal.

2. What type of rava should I use

• Use fine or medium semolina (sooji) for best texture

• Coarse rava makes upma grainy

• Always dry roast rava before cooking for non-sticky upma

3. Why does my upma become sticky/mushy

Common reasons:

• Didn’t roast rava properly

• Used too much water (ideal ratio: 1:2.5 rava:water)

• Stirred too much while cooking

4. Can I make upma without vegetables

Yes! Plain upma tastes great with just:

• Tempering (mustard, urad dal, chana dal)

• Onions and green chilies

• Garnish with lemon and coriander

5. What vegetables work best

Popular choices:

• Carrots, peas, beans (diced small)

• Capsicum, cauliflower florets

• Optional: potatoes, sweet corn

6. How to make fluffy, non-sticky upma

Pro tips:

• Roast rava till fragrant (5-7 mins)

• Use hot water for cooking

• Keep covered after mixing, don’t over-stir

• Let it rest 5 mins before serving

Conclusion

Rava Upma is the perfect comfort breakfast – quick to make, easily customizable, and deliciously satisfying. Whether you need a speedy morning meal or a light dinner, this versatile dish never disappoints. Master the basic technique, then experiment with your favorite flavors!