Sooji Upma (Indian Semolina Breakfast Dish) Recipe

Name: Sooji Upma (Indian Semolina Breakfast Dish) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup semolina flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon whole black mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon split black gram (Urad dal); 1 small onion chopped (about 1/2 cup); 2 small green chills split lengthwise; 10 curry leaves; 1/4 cup diced boiled carrots; 1/4 cup boiled green peas; 1 teaspoon red chilli powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt; 2 1/4 cups water

Servings: persons

1 cup semolina flour
1 1/2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon whole black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon split black gram (Urad dal)
1 small onion chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 small green chills split lengthwise
10 curry leaves
1/4 cup diced boiled carrots
1/4 cup boiled green peas
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
2 1/4 cups water

1
Place semolina in cast iron pan and cook over medium heat until toasty but not browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
2
Return pan to medium heat and heat ghee or oil until shimmering. Add the mustard seeds and split black gram, stir until they splutter, about 30 seconds. Add the onion, fry until slightly soft, about a minute (take care not to brown). Add the slit chillis, curry leaves and stir until fragrant, about a minute longer. Add the carrots, peas, red chilli powder, and sugar, and stir until fragrant and the mixture is coated with the ghee/oil, about 1 minute.
3
Add toasted semolina and stir vigorously until the mixture resembles wet sand-about a minute. Add the salt and gently pour in the water. The semolina will bubble and spurt as it absorbs the water. Reduce heat to low. Allow this mixture to cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. The Upma absorbs water very quickly and tends to dry out too, so turn off the heat when the mixture is slightly runny. Serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup semolina flour, 1 1/2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon whole black mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon split black gram (Urad dal), and more.

Yes, Sooji Upma (Indian Semolina Breakfast Dish) Recipe falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!