Coconut Rava Upma
Easy, honest, and unpretentious — this snack is the kind of thing Kerala homes make on a whim when guests arrive or when the afternoon stretches on. No fancy ingredients, just good technique.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 1 cup Semolina/Rava Roasted rava
- 2 tbsp Coconut — grated
- 1 small Carrot — finely chopped
- 3 nos Green Chillies cut in rounds
- 1 small Onions — chopped
- 1 small Piece Ginger — finely chopped
- Coriander leaves, a few — chopped
- Curry leaves, a few
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 2.5 cup Water
- Salt, as needed
- 1 tbsp Urad Dal
- 1 tbsp Chana Dal
Preparation
Step 1
Gather and prep all your ingredients before you begin.
Step 2
Pour oil into a kadai and heat it. Add the mustard seeds, urad dal and channa dal. Fry it till it becomes slight brown color and add all the chopped veggies: onion, ginger and green chillies. cook and add carrot and curry leaves. cook well for few minutes.
Step 3
Pour water, grated coconut and salt to taste.
Step 4
Allow it to boil, then reduce the flame to simmer (lowest heat setting). Quickly add the roasted rava while constantly stirring. Add chopped coriander leaves.
Step 5
Close the pan with a tight lid. Keep the stove in simmer for around 5 to 6 minutes till all the water is absorbed and the rava is cooked.
Step 6
Coconut Rava Upma is ready.
Tip
Let the dish rest for a few minutes after cooking. Flavours settle and meld during this time, and the texture often improves.
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