Rava Upma with Vegetables

📝 Ingredients

For Rava Upma with Vegetables:

• 1 cup rava (semolina/sooji)
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 1 tsp chana dal
• 1–2 green chilies, chopped
• 1-inch piece of ginger, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 8–10 curry leaves
• 1 small carrot, diced
• 6–8 French beans, chopped
• 1/4 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 2.5 cups hot water (adjust for consistency)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves – for garnish
• Cashews – 6 to 8 (optional – fried in ghee)
• A pinch of hing (asafoetida) – optional

👩‍🍳Recipe

Step 1: Roast the Rava

-In a dry pan, lightly roast the rava (semolina) until it turns slightly golden. Set aside.

- helps prevent the rava from becoming sticky.

Step 2: Prepare Tempering

-In the same pan, heat ghee or oil. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves.

-Let them splutter.

Step 3: Add Vegetables

-Now, add finely chopped onions, green chilies, and mixed vegetables.

-Saute them for 3-4 minutes until they soften.

Step 4: Add Water and Spices

-Add 2 cups of water, turmeric powder, and salt. Bring it to a boil.

Step 5: Add Rava

-Slowly add the roasted rava while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

-until the mixture thickens.

Step 6: Cook and Garnish

-Cover the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on low flame until the rava absorbs all the water.

-Garnish with roasted cashews and fresh coriander leaves.

Step 7: Serve

-Serve hot with coconut chutney, pickle, or yogurt on the side.

- Enjoy your delicious Rava Upma with Vegetables!