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South Indian · Vegetarian

Rava Upma.

Toasted semolina cooked with onions and a mustard-curry-leaf tempering.

◷ ~30 min4 servingsCurry Table version
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

A little context.

Semolina grain size changes the water requirement. Contains wheat.

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CURRY TABLE · HOME-STYLE RECIPE

Rava Upma

~30 minutes estimated. Semolina grain size changes the water requirement. Contains wheat.

Servings4

US weights are ounces by weight; liquids are US fluid ounces. Values are rounded. Scaling changes ingredient quantities, not cooking time, pan size, or seasoning judgement.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Dry-roast semolina over medium-low heat until fragrant without browning. Transfer to a bowl.

  2. 02

    Warm ghee, splutter mustard seeds, and add curry leaves and ginger carefully. Cook onion until softened.

  3. 03

    Add water and salt and bring to a boil. Lower heat and sprinkle in semolina gradually while stirring to prevent lumps.

  4. 04

    Cover briefly until hydrated, then rest off heat and fluff.

THE CURRY TABLE TOUCH · OPTIONAL VARIATION

A lemon finish

Add: 1 tbsp lemon juice

Fold in a little juice after resting and fluffing. Taste as you add it so the toasted semolina flavor remains noticeable.

A suggested variation. Try a small portion first; the planner uses the main recipe only.
A little cooking note

Semolina grain size changes the water requirement. Contains wheat.

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