Rava Upma recipe in a microwave oven | Easy Indian Breakfast
Upma, a popular South Indian breakfast, is enjoyed all over the world. Also known as Rava Upma, it is typically made with sooji, rava, or semolina. This recipe will show you how to make a microwave version that tastes and feels just like the original.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: Rs 100
Equipment
- 1 bowl with lid microwave-safe
- 1 flat bowl microwave-safe
Ingredients
- 1 cup rava/ sooji/ semolina use the same cup to measure water
- 2.5 cup water hot
- 1.5 tablespoon ghee
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
Vegetables
- ⅓ cup carrot slice (optional)
- ⅓ cup French beans chopped (optional)
- 1 onion chopped
- 5 green chilies chopped
Tempering
- ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon urad dal/ kolai daal
- 1 teaspoon chana dal/ cholar dal/ Bengal gram
- 15 curry leaves
- 20 cashew nuts broken
Instructions
- Here's how to make a perfectly fluffy and delicious rava upma using your microwave.
- I like to add vegetables to my upma, not just for extra flavor but also to make it a healthier and more satisfying meal. This step is completely up to you! If you decide to include them, gather ⅓ cup of finely sliced carrots, ⅓ cup of small French bean pieces, one chopped onion, and 4-5 chopped green chilies. These are your main ingredients to prepare beforehand.
- The secret to amazing upma is properly toasting the rava. This is the crucial first step when making upma in the microwave that ensures a perfect outcome. Let me show you how to toast the rava.
- Place 1 cup of rava in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add 1 teaspoon of ghee to the rava and mix it well with a fork or spoon.
- Now, microwave this rava and ghee mixture on high for one minute. Carefully remove the bowl.
- Immediately and vigorously mix the rava with a fork for about 30 seconds. This helps distribute the heat evenly. You'll notice the rava changing color as you mix. This step is very important because if you don't mix the rava and ghee after heating, it can burn. So, keep mixing! Your semolina is now perfectly prepared for cooking.
- Melt one tablespoon of ghee in a bowl by microwaving it on high for 30 seconds.
- Remove the bowl and add half a teaspoon of black mustard seeds, one teaspoon of Urad dal, one teaspoon of Chana dal, 10-15 curry leaves, and 20 broken cashew nuts to the melted ghee. Stir everything with a spoon until well coated.
- Now, microwave this mixture on high for one minute and then take the bowl out.
- You will notice the tempering, nuts, and lentils have developed a pleasant color and aroma.
- Next, add the chopped vegetables and mix them thoroughly.
- Cook this mixture in the microwave on high for two minutes, leaving the lid off.
- Stir in the roasted rava/sooji, one teaspoon of salt, and one teaspoon of ginger paste (or chopped ginger).
- Mix well.
- Pour in 2.5 cups of hot water and give it a good stir before cooking.
- Cover the bowl with a lid and cook on high for 5-6 minutes. (I cooked it in two stages: first for 4 minutes, then for another 1.5 minutes.)
- Take the bowl out and stir the contents to ensure even cooking.
- Return the bowl to the microwave, without the lid, and cook on high for 1.5 to 2 minutes.
- At this point, your upma will be almost ready.
- If necessary, continue cooking for another minute.
- If you like, add lemon juice after five minutes. Stir well, and your perfectly cooked, fluffy, and healthy microwave upma is ready to eat!
Notes
Top Tips!
- Ghee is my preferred choice for roasting the rava and cooking the upma. However, unflavored oil works just as well.
- For vegetables, I like to include French beans, carrots, and onions in my upma, but these are completely optional.
- Feel free to add green peas or omit all vegetables if you prefer.
- I also enjoy a bit of spice, so I add green chilies, though this is also optional.
- Finally, I typically use cashews in my upma; if you have an allergy or simply don't want them, feel free to leave them out.
Nutrition
Serving: 325g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 1057mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1928IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 6mg
