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How to Make Sooji Upma - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sooji Upma is a traditional South Indian breakfast dish made from semolina, also known as sooji or rava. This savory and aromatic dish is a popular choice for a quick and satisfying breakfast or snack. It is also a popular option for serving to guests, as it is easy to make in large quantities and can be customized to suit different tastes and preferences.

Upma can be flavored with a variety of ingredients such as vegetables, spices, and nuts, making it a versatile dish that can be ta...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ 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)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    563 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 43mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 75g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 93mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 509mg

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