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Rava upma (semolina breakfast)

Fluffy savory semolina cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger and vegetables.

Time
20min
Steps
5
Rava upma (semolina breakfast), photographed from above

Ingredients

3 servings

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Allergens

Contains milk, wheat and tree nuts.

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    Nothing beyond a knife, a board and the usual pots and pans.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Dry-roast rava until fragrant but not browned; set aside.

    2. 2

      Fry mustard seeds, dals, cashews and curry leaves in ghee until golden.

    3. 3

      Add ginger, chilies, onion and vegetables and cook 3 minutes.

    4. 4

      Add hot water and salt and bring to a boil.

    5. 5

      Rain in the rava while stirring constantly, cover on low 2 minutes, fluff and serve with lemon and chutney.

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