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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
Servings: 2 people
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Indian, South Indian
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

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

Equipment

  • 1 pan

Method
 

For Roasting Rava
  1. Heat a pan, add semolina (rava), and lightly roast it until dry on medium heat. Roast it for 5-6 minutes.
  2. Remove and keep aside for further use.
Making Tomato Upma
  1. 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
  2. Add chopped garlic and chopped green chilies. Sauté for 30 seconds.
    1 tsp Garlic, 2 nos Green Chilies
  3. Add chopped onions and sauté for a minute. Cook until the onions are translucent.
    1 no Onion
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Add water and lemon juice. Mix well and bring it to a boil.
    3 cups Water, 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
  7. Slowly add roasted semolina (rava), stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
    1 cup Semolina (Rava)
  8. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  9. 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)
  10. 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.