Upma / upit recipe - Cooking at home

Upma (also known as "Upit") is a popular Indian breakfast dish made from semolina (rava or sooji). It's a quick, savory dish that's both nutritious and flavorful.

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Here’s a simple recipe for making upma / Upit:


Ingredients:
  • 1 cup semolina (rava/suji)
  • 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small tomato, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 inch ginger, grated or finely chopped
  • 10-12 curry leaves
  • 2 tablespoons cashew nuts (optional)
  • 2.5 cups water
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions:

1. Roast the Semolina:
  • Heat a pan over medium heat and add the semolina.
  • Dry roast the semolina, stirring continuously, until it turns light golden and emits a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn it.
  • Transfer the roasted semolina to a plate and set aside.

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2. Prepare the Tempering:
  • In the same pan, heat the oil or ghee.
  • Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add peanut 
  • Add cashew nuts (if using) and fry until they are lightly golden.
  • Add the chopped green chilies, grated ginger, and curry leaves. SautĆ© for a minute.
  • Add the chopped onion and sautĆ© until it turns translucent.
  • If using, add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.

3. Cook the Upma:
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add water , stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
  • Cover the pan and let the upma cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes, allowing the semolina to cook completely and the flavors to meld.

4. Finish and Serve:
  • Turn off the heat and let the upma sit covered for a couple of minutes.
  • Fluff the upma with a fork to separate the grains.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.

Watch how to make Upma/ Upit:




Serving Suggestions:
  • Serve the upma hot, accompanied by coconut chutney, pickle, or a side of plain yogurt.
Enjoy your delicious and comforting upma!




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