As a little kid this was my favorite breakfast and school lunch. Amma would always make it with loads of veggies which would make it so wholesome and nutritious! Simha is a big fan of rava upma. Both Om and Ekaa love both kinds of upma.
Over the years I have learnt to make it in my Instant Pot (IP). I have figured out the exact proportions of semiya and water required to get the PERFECT consistency, without it being mushy. I would like to share that secret with you all. Also did I tell you, it is just a 1 MINUTE recipe!!!!
You will need:
Tempering:
1 tbsp oil (vegetable/canola/olive)
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal
1 tsp chana dal
1 tsp hing/asafoetida
1/2 tsp turmeric
Seasonings:
salt per taste
lime juice from 1/2 lime
Nuts: (optional)
cashews/peanuts
Aromatics:
1 shallot chopped
3-4 curry leaves
2 green chillies chopped/sliced
1 tbsp cilantro chopped
1 inch ginger chopped/sliced
Veggies:
1/2 cup green peas
1 small carrot chopped
1/2 cup cauliflower chopped
Semiya/vermicelli
2 cups
Water
3 cups
Method:
Heat up oil in saute mode of IP. Add the tempering ingredients. Let them splatter. Add the nuts and veggies. Saute for about a minute. Add the semiya, water and salt. Close the lid of IP and set the valve to sealed position. Set the IP to manual high pressure for 1 minute. Once that is done, do a manual quick release. Add the lime juice and serve hot.
Simha, Om and Ekaa like to have it with yoghurt, buttermilk, Indian pickle and Indian podi. You could have it just like that or even with sambar/chutney as well.
ENJOY!
