South India

Upma

Warm, savoury rava with mustard, curry leaves and the fragrance of a home kitchen.

Serves 3–4Prep 10 minCook 15 min

Method

  1. Dry-roast the rava on low heat for 4–5 minutes until aromatic; do not brown it.
  2. Heat oil or ghee. Add mustard, urad dal, chana dal and curry leaves.
  3. Add onion, chilli and ginger; cook until softened.
  4. Add water and salt and bring to a rolling boil.
  5. Lower heat and rain in the roasted rava while stirring continuously.
  6. Cover for 3–4 minutes. Rest 2 minutes, fluff and finish with coriander and lemon.

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