Upma

Upma is an Indian breakfast dish made with semolina, onions, green chilies, ginger and other everyday ingredients. The full ingredient list and method are below.

Total time (approx.)
20 mins
Calories (estimate)
~220 kcal
Course
Breakfast
Cuisine
Indian
vegan

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Upma — Indian breakfast dish served ready to eat

Ingredients

What goes into Upma. This recipe lists ingredients without measured quantities — scale them to the number of people you are cooking for and season to taste.

  • Semolina
  • Onions
  • Green chilies
  • Ginger
  • Cashews
  • Curry leaves
  • Mustard seeds

Method

  1. 1Roast semolina until aromatic
  2. 2Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, cashews
  3. 3Sauté onions, ginger, green chilies
  4. 4Add water and bring to boil
  5. 5Slowly add roasted semolina, stir continuously

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