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Rava Upma
A classic South Indian breakfast dish.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
14
minutes
mins
Total Time
29
minutes
mins
Course:
Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine:
South Indian
Ingredients
100
g
Rava (Sooji)
1
Green Chilli
finely chopped
1/2
tsp
Ginger
finely chopped
2
tbsp
Green Peas
shelled
1/2
tsp
Mustard Seeds
1/2
tsp
Roasted Gram Dal or Bengal Gram Dal
handful
Coriander Leaves
chopped
as required
Oil
as per taste
Salt
Optional
1
tsp
Lemon Juice
few
Roasted Peanuts
to garnish
Instructions
Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.
Fry the gram dal and mustard seeds for 30 seconds.
Add the green chillies, peas, ginger and salt.
Saute for a minute.
Add the rava and pour enough water to the pan. The ratio of rava:water is 1:2 (for every 1 cup of rava, pour 2 cups of water).
Stir well and simmer for a few minutes.
When it starts to thicken and water has almost evaporated, remove from flame.
Add lemon juice and stir.
Garnish with coriander leaves and peanuts.
Serve hot with coconut chutney.
Notes
You can also add onions, tomatoes, capsicums if preferred.
You can also dry roast the rava for 30 seconds or until golden.