Upma is a delicious breakfast dish that is especially popular in South India. Today, many of us across the country enjoy this nutritious dish. There are many delicious and healthy variations of upma – but the one made with rava (semolina) stands out for its simplicity, convenience and taste. If you make upma often, you know that it is relatively easy to make. But if you want to make it really amazing, we have some tips for you. Next time you are making upma, follow these tips and see the difference they make! We have also provided a general recipe at the end.
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Here Are 5 Easy Tips To Make Perfect Rava (Semolina) Upma At Home
1. Use a thick bottomed pan.
You might think that any vessel can be used to cook upma. However, we recommend using a thick-bottomed kadhai or saucepan for this recipe. Making upma requires adding a lot of ingredients, and such a vessel will ensure that it does not burn during the process. Also, keep the flame low and reduce it to medium only for tempering with the spices and onions.
2. Roast the semolina before mixing it with water.
Should you roast rava while making upma? The answer is yes. Photo Credit: iStock
Roasting the semolina gives the upma a different flavour and also improves its texture. You don’t need to spend too much time on this. You just need 5 minutes. The flame should be kept as low as possible and stir constantly. The colour of the semolina should change very slightly – it should still look white even after you stop roasting.
3. Add curd or buttermilk to get better consistency.
Another way to improve the texture and taste of upma is to use curd or buttermilk. This adds a tang to the upma which is essential to get the best taste of upma. It also helps in binding the other ingredients better and gives the dish a soft mouth feel.
4. Make sure the ratio of semolina and water is correct.
If you want the upma to be soft (but not sticky), you need to pay attention to the proportions. For 1 cup of rava, use 3 cups of water (and 1/2 cup of curd). If you are using buttermilk, we suggest 2 cups of water and 2 cups of buttermilk. Another important thing is to use warm water for this purpose.
Use the right amount of rava, water and curd/buttermilk while making upma
5. When the upma is almost ready, add ghee and stir.
How do you fix lumps in upma? Apart from adding the right amount of water and rava, you can also use ghee. When your upma is almost ready, add some ghee to it and stir well. This will make it taste good and the upma will not form big lumps.
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How to make Rava Upma at home | Easy recipe of Semolina Upma:
Rava upma is one of the most popular versions of upma, and people love to make it in their own way. You can add different vegetables and other ingredients as per your liking. We especially recommend fried cashews and coconut, as they make the upma even more delicious. For one version of the recipe, click here.
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