Broken Wheat Rava Upma: Easy Recipe For Breakfast

Try this new version of the regular Upma which is delicious and healthy!

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Have you been wanting to try something healthier for breakfast and take a break from that boring oatmeal? Don’t worry, we’ve got you!

We have given our normal upma a healthy twist by replacing Rava (semolina) with broken wheat!

Broken wheat rava upma is a staple breakfast in South Indian homes. It is also known as cracked wheat or samba rava and is called ‘Godhuma Rava’ in Telugu. Broken wheat (Dalia) is made from a special kind of whole wheat and has high nutritional values including fiber which comes from the husk of the wheat.

This dish is not only filling but also flavourful and its nutritious value get adds up with the addition of vegetables. Also, as wheat rava (dalia) is not refined, it has more nutrition in it compared to rava (semolina).

Moreover, this steaming hot breakfast dish can be made vegan just by adding oil instead of ghee. And you can have this delish dish with coconut chutney or sambar or even with curd.

What makes an upma recipe really special is that you can add the vegetables and other ingredients as per your liking!

How to Make Broken Wheat Rava Upma?

  • In a pan, add some oil.
  • Temper the oil with mustard, urad dal, chana dal.
  • Add curry leaves chopped green chillies, and saute onion for a few minutes.
  • Next, add vegetables like carrot and peas and fry them.
  • Pour water and bring it to a boil.
  • Then, add the broken wheat in a slow stream stirring with one of your hands.
  • Sprinkle the salt and let it boil.
  • When all the water is absorbed, remove the lid and mix well.
  • Garnish with freshly grated coconut and enjoy!

Have you been wanting to try something healthier for breakfast and take a break from that boring oatmeal? Don’t worry, we’ve got you!

We have given our normal upma a healthy twist by replacing Rava (semolina) with broken wheat!

Broken wheat rava upma is a staple breakfast in South Indian homes. It is also known as cracked wheat or samba rava and is called ‘Godhuma Rava’ in Telugu. Broken wheat (Dalia) is made from a special kind of whole wheat and has high nutritional values including fiber which comes from the husk of the wheat.

This dish is not only filling but also flavourful and its nutritious value get adds up with the addition of vegetables. Also, as wheat rava (dalia) is not refined, it has more nutrition in it compared to rava (semolina).

Moreover, this steaming hot breakfast dish can be made vegan just by adding oil instead of ghee. And you can have this delish dish with coconut chutney or sambar or even with curd.

What makes an upma recipe really special is that you can add the vegetables and other ingredients as per your liking!

How to Make Broken Wheat Rava Upma?

  • In a pan, add some oil.
  • Temper the oil with mustard, urad dal, chana dal.
  • Add curry leaves chopped green chillies, and saute onion for a few minutes.
  • Next, add vegetables like carrot and peas and fry them.
  • Pour water and bring it to a boil.
  • Then, add the broken wheat in a slow stream stirring with one of your hands.
  • Sprinkle the salt and let it boil.
  • When all the water is absorbed, remove the lid and mix well.
  • Garnish with freshly grated coconut and enjoy!
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  • Total Time :30 min
  • Preparation Time : 10 min
  • Cooking Time : 20 min
  • Servings : 2
  • Cooking Level : Low
  • Course: Breakfast
  • Calories: 100
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Author: Rashmeet Kaur

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Broken Wheat Rava Upma
  • 1 Onion
  • 2-3 Green Chilli (finely chopped)
  • 2 Tablespoon Chopped Carrot
  • 2 Tablespoon Green Peas
  • 3.5 Cups Water
  • Salt To Taste
  • 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 2 Teaspoon Urad Dal
  • 1 Tablespoon Chana Dal
  • 2 Tablespoon Cooking Oil
  • Few Curry Leaves

Step

  • Step 1 :

    Heat the pan, add cooking oil and temper it with mustard, urad dal, chana dal.

  • Step 2 :

    Then, you can add the curry leaves followed by chopped green chillies, chopped onion, and saute until onion turns transparent.

  • Step 3 :

    Add the vegetables (carrot and peas, or any vegetable as per your wish) and fry them for two minutes.

  • Step 4 :

    Pour water and bring it to a boil.

  • Step 5 :

    After the dish boils, add the broken wheat in a slow stream stirring with one of your hands.

  • Step 6 :

    After stirring it, add the required salt and let it boil in high flame first.

  • Step 7 :

    Then, simmer the flame to low and let it cook with the lid on till all the water is absorbed.

  • Step 8 :

    Remove the lid and mix well with a fork-like ladle.

  • Step 9 :

    Garnish with freshly grated coconut.

  • Step 10 :

    Serve hot with coconut chutney, sambar or curd.