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How to make South Indian Upma for breakfast

etimes.in | Last updated on - Jan 9, 2026, 08:45 IST
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Easy Upma Recipe


South Indian breakfast dishes are simple, easy-to-make and light on the gut. And one such dish that can be made in a jiffy is Upma. It's a savoury porridge-like dish that is rich in flavours and one can add any veggies of choice to enrich its nutritional values. Scroll down to read the simplest recipe

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Ingredients


1 cup rava, 2 ½ cups water, 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp chana dal, 1 tsp urad dal, 8–10 curry leaves, 1 green chilli, 1 small onion, 1 carrot, 1/2 capsicum, ½ inch ginger, salt to taste, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp coriander leaves

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Step 1



First of all, dry roast rava on low flame until aromatic. Once done, keep it aside.​

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Step 2


Heat oil in the same pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add chana dal and urad dal; sauté till golden.

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Step 3



Now, add curry leaves, green chilli, ginger, carrot, capsicum, and onion. Sauté till onions turn soft.

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Step 4


Add water and add salt. Bring to a rolling boil and then add the roasted rava. Mix well.

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Step 5


Cover and cook on low flame for 2–3 minutes until water is absorbed.

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Step 6



Garnish with lemon juice and coriander leaves. Enjoy!

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What is a 'South Indian Upma'? Is it Dravidian? Upma is upma !
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