Upma (North Indian Style) Recipe

Name: Upma (North Indian Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup durum semolina flour (rava); 1/2 cup onions finely chopped; 1/4 cup tomatoes chopped; 2 each green chili peppers; 1/4 cup peas, frozen or fresh, boiled; 1 x peanuts optional; 1/2 cup curd cheese; 1 x salt to taste; 1 cup water up to 2 cups; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil up to 2 tablespoon; 1/2 tablespoon mustard seeds; 1 x cilantro coriander leaves, (dhania), for garnishing

Servings: persons

1 cup durum semolina flour (rava)
1/2 cup onions finely chopped
1/4 cup tomatoes chopped
2 each green chili peppers
1/4 cup peas, frozen or fresh, boiled
1 x peanuts optional
1/2 cup curd cheese
1 x salt to taste
1 cup water up to 2 cups
1 tablespoon vegetable oil up to 2 tablespoon
1/2 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 x cilantro coriander leaves, (dhania), for garnishing

1
Fry the rava in kadhai without oil only for a minute.
2
Keep aside.
3
Put oil in kadaai.
4
Temper mustard seeds.
5
Add Peanuts.
6
Add onions and fry until golden brown.
7
Now add chopped green chillies and tomatoes and fry well.
8
Now add the peas.
9
Now add curd.
10
Now add 1 or 2 cups of water to it.
11
Add salt and mix well.
12
Now add rava to it slowly and stir well with other hand so as to prevent forming lumps.
13
Close with a lid and let it boil for a minute.
14
Stir well.
15
Garnish with coriander leaves.
16
Serve hot.

390

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Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup durum semolina flour (rava), 1/2 cup onions finely chopped, 1/4 cup tomatoes chopped, 2 each green chili peppers, and more.

Yes, Upma (North Indian Style) falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Upma (North Indian Style)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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