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Instant Upma Recipe – Perfect Breakfast Premix for Busy Mornings
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Instant Upma
Recipe – Perfect Breakfast Premix for Busy Mornings

30 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
11
Ingredients
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Are you having a morning that leaves you with no time to cook? Don’t worry; instant upma premix is here to save the day. This quick and easy solution lets you enjoy a delicious South Indian semolina dish in no time. Just mix in some hot water, let it rest for a few minutes, and you’ll be ready to dig into a warm, fluffy plate of upma that’s packed with flavour and comfort.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
3 cupsSemolina
2 tbspGhee
1 tbspChana Dal
1 tbspUrad Dal
1/4 cupCashews (broken)
3Green Chillies (chopped)
10-12Curry Leaves (chopped)
1 tspMustard Seeds
1/2 cupOnion Flakes (Dehydrated)
as per tasteSalt
1 tspSugar

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Dry roast semolina

  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, dry roast 2 cups of semolina over low to medium heat until it turns a light golden colour and starts to give off a nutty aroma. 

  • Make sure to stir it continuously to prevent burning. Once it's done, transfer it to a large bowl and let it cool.

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Prepare the spice mix

  • In the same pan, warm up 2 tablespoons of ghee. Once it’s nice and hot, toss in the chana dal and sauté it until it turns a lovely golden colour. When it’s ready, take it out and set it aside. 

  • Next, add the urad dal and roast it until it’s golden, then set that aside. 

  • Now, throw in the broken cashews and give them a good roast as well. Once they’re done, set them aside, too. 

  • In the same pan, add some green chillies and curry leaves, frying them until they’re nice and crispy. 

  • Now, add mustard seeds. Once they start to crackle, toss in the dehydrated onion flakes and fry them for about a minute. 

  • Bring all the other ingredients back into the pan and give everything a good mix.

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Mix ingredients

  • Now, add the roasted semolina to the spice mix along with salt to taste and sugar. Sauté it for about 2 to 3 minutes.

  • Make sure to mix everything well so that the spices, sugar, and salt are evenly spread throughout the semolina.

  • Take it off the heat and allow it to cool completely.

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Store the premix

  • Once cooled, transfer the upma premix into an airtight glass jar or a good-quality food-grade plastic container.

  • This homemade upma premix will stay fresh for up to 1 to 2 months at room temperature and 3 to 4 months if kept in the refrigerator.

Description - Step 5

Step 5: How to make upma from the premix

  • Take the required amount of the premix and toss it into a bowl, then add some hot water. 

  • Give it a good mix, cover it up, and let it sit for about 6-7 minutes.

  • In no time, you’ll have a deliciously soft and velvety upma ready to savour.

Step 1
Step 1: Dry roast semolina
6-7 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Prepare the spice mix
7-10 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Mix ingredients
3 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Store the premix
3 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: How to make upma from the premix
7 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve upma in a shallow bowl or on a plate and place a coriander sprig on top.

 

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Pairing Instructions

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Pair it with a steaming cup of masala chai or filter coffee for a truly satisfying breakfast.

 

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Garnishing Instructions

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For an extra crunch, toss in some roasted cashews or peanuts. 

 

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