Vegetable Upma Recipe (Soft & Healthy)

 

 Vegetable Upma Recipe (Soft & Healthy)

Vegetable Upma is a classic South Indian breakfast made with rava (semolina), mixed vegetables, and mild spices. It’s healthy, filling, and quick to prepare.

📝 Ingredients

Rava / semolina – 1 cup

Oil or ghee – 2 tbsp

Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

Urad dal – 1 tsp

Chana dal – 1 tsp

Green chilli – 1 (finely chopped)

Ginger – 1 tsp (chopped)

Onion – 1 medium (chopped)

Mixed vegetables – 1 cup (carrot, beans, peas)

Curry leaves – 8–10

Water – 2½ cups

Salt – to taste

Lemon juice – 1 tsp

Coriander leaves – for garnish

👩‍🍳 How to Make Vegetable Upma

1. Dry roast rava on low flame until aromatic. Keep aside.

2. Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal.

3. When they splutter, add green chilli, ginger, curry leaves, and onion. Sauté until soft.

4. Add vegetables and cook for 2–3 minutes.

5. Add water and salt. Bring to a boil.

6. Slowly add roasted rava, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

7. Cook on low flame until soft and fluffy.

8. Add lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with coconut chutney or pickle.

🌟 Tips

Always roast rava for soft, non-sticky upma.

Add a little ghee at the end for extra flavor