Upma in A Microwave, Rava Upma, Semolina Upma
by Tarla Dalal
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We show you how to make upma in a microwave also known as microwave rava upma with detailed step by step photos.
When in a hurry, rava upma is the first breakfast option that comes to your mind! This sumptuous and easy microwave rava upma can be served as a snack any time during the day, whenever hunger strikes.
Upma is one of the most common South Indian breakfast recipes, which is now popular all over India. rava upma is a quick preparation using common ingredients available in the Indian kitchen, and so it can be made without much ado. Upma is also a versatile dish. You can make it easy and plain, like in this microwave rava upma version, or you can add juicy and colourful veggies to it to make it more elaborate.
Ingredients used to make upma in microwave are easily available in every Indian kitchen. The recipe can be prepared in a jiffy and is super easy to make. To prepare upma, roast semolina in a microwave safe bowl. You’ll know the rava has been roasted as it will give you a nice aroma and rava would turn little pinkish! Next, take a micro-safe bowl and combine oil, mustard seeds, urad dal and microwave it for a minute. Next, add onions, curry leaves, ginger and green chilies and again microwave. Onions add crunch to the recipe and ginger green chillies enhance the taste. Next, add rava and hot water to it. Microwave once again, add coriander and serve! You can relish this quick microwave upma recipe with coriander and coconut on top and coconut chutney on the side.
You can also make quick microwave upma recipe healthier by adding a lot of boiled vegetables like carrots, beans, tomatoes and peas along with the semolina when cooking. This will add more fibre to sooji upma making it a lot healthier. Serve upma in a microwave hot in an inverted cup shape, as suggested with a hot piping cup of tea or coffee!
You can also try other Upma recipes like Oats Upma and Coriander Upma.
Enjoy upma in a microwave recipe | microwave rava upma | quick microwave upma | with detailed step by step recipe photos below.
Upma in A Microwave, Rava Upma, Semolina Upma recipe - How to make Upma in A Microwave, Rava Upma, Semolina Upma
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Makes 3 servings
Upma In A Microwave
1/2 cup semolina (rava / sooji)
1 1/2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
6 to 8 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Upma in a microwave
- Upma in a microwave
- To make {span class="bold1"}upma in microwave{/span}, place the rava in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 1½ minutes. Keep aside.
- Combine the oil, mustard seeds and urad dal in another microwave safe bowl, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add the onions, curry leaves, ginger and green chillies, mix well and microwave on high for 1½ minutes.
- Add the rava, mix well and microwave on high for 1½ minutes.
- Add the salt and 1½ cups of hot water, mix well microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add the coriander and mix well.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}upma in microwave{/span} immediately.
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Method for upma in microwave
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To make upma in a microwave recipe | microwave rava upma | quick microwave upma | take a microwave safe deep bowl and add semolina to it.
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Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Here, we are dry-roasting the semolina, make sure to keep an eye on the rava.
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Transfer to a plate and keep aside. You will get a beautiful aroma when the rava is being roasted to perfection. You can roast a large quantity of rava , store it in a jar and use it as and when you wish to make Upma.
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Further, take another microwave safe deep bowl and add oil to it. You can also use ghee if you wish to.
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Add mustard seeds. It is an essential part of South-Indian recipes.
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Add urad dal. Urad dal will provide a nutty taste and aroma to our microwave upma.
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Mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
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Add onions. Onions provide desired flavor and crunch to the upma.
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Add curry leaves.
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Add ginger. It will enhance the taste of upma.
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Add green chillies for the spice. You can also use dry red chillies.
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Mix well and microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes.
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Add the roasted rava.
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Mix well and again microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
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Add salt and 1 1/2 cup of hot water.
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Mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
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Add coriander which will provide freshness. You can also squeeze in lemon if you wish to.
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Mix upma in a microwave | microwave rava upma | quick microwave upma | well and serve immediately with coconut chutney.
| Energy | 119 cal |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 2.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 93.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 19.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 16.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 15.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 38.1 mg |
| Sodium | 6.6 mg |
| Potassium | 55.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
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