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Tomato Upma Recipe

A quick and flavorful Tomato Upma, a South Indian semolina dish that is a wholesome breakfast or snack option.
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Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • 1 pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Chana Dal split chickpeas
  • 1/2 tsp White Urad Dal split black lentils
  • 8-10 nos Curry Leaves
  • 1 tsp Garlic chopped
  • 2 nos Green Chilies chopped
  • 1 no Onion medium, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1 cup Tomato Puree
  • 1/2 cup Tomato diced
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Semolina (Rava) roasted
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves chopped
  • 1 tsp Ghee (Clarified Butter) skip for vegan version

Instructions
 

For Roasting Rava

  • Heat a pan, add semolina (rava), and lightly roast it until dry on medium heat. Roast it for 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove and keep aside for further use.

Making Tomato Upma

  • Heat a pan on low heat and add oil to it. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chana dal, urad dal, and curry leaves. Sauté until light brown.
    2 tbsp Oil, 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds, 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds, 1/2 tsp Chana Dal, 1/2 tsp White Urad Dal, 8-10 nos Curry Leaves
  • Add chopped garlic and chopped green chilies. Sauté for 30 seconds.
    1 tsp Garlic, 2 nos Green Chilies
  • Add chopped onions and sauté for a minute. Cook until the onions are translucent.
    1 no Onion
  • Add salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and sugar. Sauté for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
    1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1/4 tsp Red Chili Powder, Salt, 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • Next, add the diced tomatoes and pureed tomatoes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes on medium heat and let it cook.
    1 cup Tomato Puree, 1/2 cup Tomato
  • Add water and lemon juice. Mix well and bring it to a boil.
    3 cups Water, 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • Slowly add roasted semolina (rava), stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
    1 cup Semolina (Rava)
  • Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, switch off the flame, and add chopped coriander. Drizzle some ghee on top. Give it a final mix. (Skip ghee for vegan tomato upma)
    2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 1 tsp Ghee (Clarified Butter)
  • Serve hot on a plate, garnished with lemon wedge and papad. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Make sure to roast the semolina (rava) evenly for consistent taste.
  2. If you are making a vegan version, skip the ghee (clarified butter).
  3. You can also add other veggies of your choice, such as green peas, carrots, bell peppers, etc.
Keyword Breakfast recipe, Indian breakfast recipe, indian snacks, snack recipes, tea time snack, Tomato Upma