SOOJI UPMA

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In Andhra they call this upma 'Bombay rava' upma. It is extremely soft and spongy in texture. When I was a kid, I loved eating this upma as balls rolled in sugar. This upma makes an excellent accompaniment to pesarattu.

Provided by SUSMITA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

ΒΌ cup cooking oil
2 dried red chile peppers, broken into pieces
2 tablespoons cashews
1 tablespoon skinned split black lentils (urad dal)
1 teaspoon split Bengal gram (chana dal)
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 pinch asafoetida powder
1 cup chopped onion
3 green chile peppers, sliced into thin rings
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
4 cups water
1 tomato, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
salt to taste
2 cups semolina (sooji rava)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the dried red chile peppers, cashews, urad dal, chana dal, and mustard seed in the hot oil until the cashews are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the asafoetida powder into the skillet. Add the onion, green chile peppers, and curry leaves to the mixture; cook and stir until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the water into the skillet along with the tomato, ginger, and salt; bring to a boil. Gradually pour the semolina into the mixture in a thin stream, stirring continually. This is very important. If you add the semolina too quickly, or do not stir quick enough, you will get lumps. Cook and stir until the mixture begins bubbling; reduce heat to low, cover, and allow to cook 10 to 15 minutes. Stir the lime juice and ghee into the mixture. Remove from heat and allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.1 calories, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 43.4 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

Sadia Marsa
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This upma is the perfect dish for a lazy Sunday morning.


Itx Zainii
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I love the way this upma smells. The spices are so fragrant.


Anis Kha
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This upma is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's also very affordable.


Alone Badboy
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Sooji upma is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast dish. I love the combination of semolina, vegetables, and spices.


Sharjeel Mushtaq
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This upma is a great way to start your day. It's light and fluffy, and it gives you a boost of energy.


Peter Phelan
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I'm not a huge fan of semolina, but this upma changed my mind. The semolina is cooked perfectly and it's not at all gritty.


Talha Irshad
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This upma is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the fluffy texture and the mild flavor.


Bakasambe Eria
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This upma is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, fluffy, and flavorful. I love eating it on a cold winter morning.


Md Asikul
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I made this upma for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.


Nirob Nirob
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This upma is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover broccoli and carrots, and I added them to my upma. It was a delicious and healthy way to use up my leftovers.


Khanzeb Khan
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I added some chopped bell peppers and carrots to my upma and it was delicious. I can't wait to try different variations in the future.


Fun Brother
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This upma is so easy to make, even for a beginner like me. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing!


Chitatu Richwell
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I made this upma for my family this morning and it was a hit! Everyone loved the fluffy texture and the flavorful spices. I will definitely be making this again.


Nabi Rehman
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Sooji upma is a classic South Indian breakfast dish that is easy to make and absolutely delicious. I love the combination of semolina, vegetables, and spices. This recipe is a great way to start your day!