Wheat
Rava Upma is a healthy Indian breakfast dish that's full of
fiber and protein. Made with cracked wheat or wheat grits, it's a
filling breakfast and gives you plenty of
energy to start
your day.
This is an easy South Indian vegetarian recipe. This upma would taste
equally good without the onions, so if you don't care to start your day
with onions, leave them out.
1 medium onion, finely chopped (optional, omit
if you don't eat onions)
1 medium, tomato, cut into small cubes (optional)
5-6 green hillies, finely chopped
1/4-inch piece of ginger, finely chopped
6-7 curry leaves
2 tsp lime juice (optional)
Salt to taste
For Seasoning
5-6 tsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
1 1/2 tsp urad dal (split black gram)
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 tsp cashew nuts, chopped
Preparation
Roast the rava for a couple of minutes. This prevents
the upma from becoming sticky. You can skip this step, if you like.
Heat oil in a pan. Add the chana dal and urad dal and
fry for a couple of minutes.
As the dals start to brown, add the chillies and
ginger, and saute for a few seconds.
Add the curry leaves, onions, and salt. Stir and
cover and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until onions are
translucent.
Add 2 1/2 cups of water and salt. Taste the water and
make sure the salt is enough. Cover and bring to a boil.
Add the wheat rava, mix well, and cover and cook on
medium heat for about 5-6 minutes or until rava is cooked. You may need
to sprinkle more water and cook for a few more minutes if the rava is
not completely cooked.
Add the lime juice and mix well. (optional)
Serve the wheat rava upma hot with mango
pickle, chilli
pickle or lime
pickle.
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