Rava upma
A quick, savoury semolina porridge with mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chilli.
- Time25 minutes
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.22 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Dry roast the semolina in a pan over a medium heat for 4 minutes until it smells nutty. Tip onto a plate.
4 min - 2
Heat the oil in the pan and fry the mustard seeds and urad dal until the seeds pop and the dal turns golden.
- 3
Add the curry leaves, onion, chillies and ginger and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
5 min - 4
Add the carrot and peas with the water and salt and bring to the boil.
- 5
Turn the heat low and pour in the semolina in a thin stream, stirring all the time so no lumps form.
- 6
Cover and cook for 3 minutes until thick and fluffy.
3 min - 7
Stir in the lemon juice and serve hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.