Godhuma Rava Upma | Easy Wheat Rava Upma Recipe in 15 Min
Godhuma Rava Upma or Broken Wheat Rava Upma Recipe is one of the simple South Indian Recipe which can be made by every bachelor in no time. If you are in a hurry then you may skip adding vegetables. Our version of the recipe is made without any veggies but still, you will experience excellent flavor.
Broken Rava is also called dalia in Hindi, recipes made with these ingredients are loaded with fiber and have low fat which makes this recipe a perfect Healthy breakfast recipe.
When compared to semolina upma this recipe needs more water. In order to enhance the flavor of this recipe I have roasted rava and added water after adding roasted rava to onion and tomato mix. By doing this it will not only be free from forming lumps but has great taste.
Apart from this recipe, you may also like to check Vegetable Idli Upma Recipe and Masala Idli Upma Recipe.
Tips to make a perfect Wheat rava upma recipe:
Select the Right Variety of Wheat Rava: Wheat rava, popularly known as broken wheat or dalia, is available in various textures-from very fine to very coarse. Medium to coarse or coarse wheat rava is acceptable to make Wheat rava upma because it provides fluffy and clear texture rather than becoming mushy.
Dry roast the wheat rava before cooking so it gets nutty aroma and cooks well. Roast it in medium flame by stirring in between so it does not get burnt; it should get lightly golden. It also avoids lumps and keeps upma fluffy.
Ingredients Preparation Advance
The wheat rava upma recipe cooks real quick, so you best chop all your ingredients together before you start. The usual ingredients are onions, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, carrots, peas, and green bell peppers.
Use the Right Water Ratio
In general, 2 cups of water for 1 cup of wheat rava does the trick to yield the fluffy texture. Adjust the water a little according to the coarseness of the rava. Fine rava needs less water, coarse rava may require a bit more.
Tempering with Flavour
Tempering (tadka) is what makes upma flavorful. Heat oil or ghee, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chana dal, and urad dal. Fry until golden brown. Add curry leaves, green chilies, and ginger. This infuses into the oil a warm aromatic flavor which goes well with the wheat rava.
Add vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.
Add the sautéed vegetables chopped carrots, green beans, peas or bell peppers to it; adds nutrition and texture. Let the vegetables become tender then add the water.
Boil the water, separately in another vessel before adding.
Put it to a boil separately in a different pan and mix it to the pan as well. Season the water with a pinch of turmeric in case you require color added to it for presentation as well as adding salt as usual. If you are adding boiling water at once then the wheat rava upma recipe can cook faster more evenly
Start adding wheat rava a little to the boiling water
Slowly pour the roasted wheat rava into the boiling water while stirring constantly. This prevents lumps forming and helps it to distribute evenly. After you add all the rava, lower the heat.
Put the lid on and Simmer on Low Heat
Once you add the rava, cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes, depending on the rava’s texture. This will make the wheat rava upma recipe absorb all the water and turn soft without sticking.
Let it Rest and Fluff with a Fork
After cooking off the heat, put a lid on it and let the upma rest for some few minutes. Then fluff open using your fork so grains shall not stick together.
Serve with Fresh Herbs and Lemon Juice
Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves and a splash of lemon juice to give it a bright and fresh flavor. This makes the dish more elevated with its flavor profile and will balance the earthy wheat rava.
Serve with Accompaniments
Wheat rava upma recipe is served best with coconut chutney, a dollop of yogurt, or a side of pickle. These side dishes bring a bit of tang and creaminess into the savory flavors of the upma.
Godhuma Rava Upma Recipe | Broken Wheat Rava Upma Recipe
Godhuma Rava Upma is one of the healthy breakfast recipes from South India. It is rich in fiber and low in fat.
Ingredients
- Godhumarava/ wheat rava – 100 gms.
- Oil – 2 tbsp.
- Mustard seeds – ½ tbsp.
- Cumin Seeds – ½ tbsp.
- Onions – 1 cup finely chopped
- Green chilies – 5-6 no.
- Ginger– 1 inch piece finely sliced
- Chana dal – 2 tbsp.
- Groundnut peas – 3 tbsp.
- Curry leaves – 2 tbsp.
- Tomatoes – 1 cup
- Water – 2 bowls.
- Salt – 1 tbsp. as per your taste
Instructions
- Roast wheat rava for a minute till it turns color.
- Heat oil and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, once they start spluttering add onions.
- Add sliced green chilies and ginger pieces and sauté for a minute.
- Add groundnut peas and fry further.
- Add curry leaves and add tomatoes.
- Cook for a minute till tomatoes get cooked with lid covered.
- Add Godhuma Rava and mix.
- Taking bowl as measurement add two bowls of water and mix all ingredients.
- Add salt and cook for 10 minutes by covering with a lid, as it takes time to cook.
- Make sure rava doesn’t get stick to bottom at the end, there might be chances to get burnt.
- Serve hot.
Recipe Video
How to Make Godhuma Rava Upma Recipe:
- First stir fry wheat rava for a minute till it changes its color, by doing so the aroma of this recipe is enhanced.
- Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and onions.
- Add green chilies and ginger pieces and sauté for a while.
- Make room for chana dal and groundnut peas and fry for a while.
Tip: You can add peas and dal before adding onions also.
- Add curry leaves and stir fry for a minute.
- Make a room to add tomatoes and put onions above tomato slices and cook for 30 seconds with the lid covered.
- Add GodhumaRava and mix it all together for a second.
Tip: Wheat rava upma water ratio is 1:2
- Pour two bowls of water and mix all ingredients.
Note: We can add water first and when it reaches boiling point, we can add rava but we have to add it before adding water, by doing this way we need not worry about forming lumps while adding rava.
- Add salt and cook by covering with the lid.
- When you find the rava is cooked and the water is almost evaporated, remove the lid and stir constantly so that the rava doesn’t get burnt at the bottom.
- Serve hot. Godhuma Rava Upma or Wheat Rava Upma Recipe goes well with mango pickle.
