When it comes to Indian breakfasts, there are some ‘favourites’ that you just cannot ignore. Semolina, also known as Suji or Rava is just one of them. Semolina’s popularity may have something to do with its versatility. For the uninitiated, semolina is the coarse purified wheat middling of durum wheat. It is replete with good carbs, antioxidants and minerals like zinc, magnesium, and potassium. It also contains trace amount of protein. While across the world, semolina is used to make various types of pasta and puddings. In India too, semolina is used freely in many delicacies consumed through the day. However, we find ourselves gravitating to the superfood a little more during breakfast time.
Rava Idli, Rava Dosa, Rava Uthappam are some popular breakfast items from India that are made with semolina. Did you know, semolina once also saved a major South Indian restaurant in Bangalore during one of India’s biggest food crisis? In the second world war, due to shortage of rice, Bangalore’s MTR started making idlis out of semolina, paving way to one of our most beloved Rava Idlis today. Since semolina is also considered healthier than rice, it is used as a ‘healthy’ substitute of the traditional rice batter now.
Even in North India, the fan following of semolina or suji is worth chronicling. Suji ka halwa paired with soft puris, makes for a desi breakfast of champions. However, if you are looking for something easier and lighter, and something that your kids would love as well, then try this suji-cheese toast by our Slurrp Community member and Home chef. It is not your typical ‘desi’ breakfast, but the ingredients used is found in almost all Indian kitchens.
It is crispy, easy and a perfect companion to your subah ki chai. So without further ado, here’s the recipe video you have been looking for.
Here are the detailed instructions with ingredients and steps.
What you need:
- 1 /2 cup sooji or semolina
- 1/2 malai
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 small chopped onion
- 1 small chopped tomato
- 1 green chilly
- 1 tsp salt ,oregano, black pepper, red chilli
- 2 cube grated cheese
Method:
- In a big mixing bowl take sooji and malai and mix well.
- To the same bowl add chopped onions, green chillies, salt, oregano, pepper, and red chillies.
- Now grease your pan with a little bit of oil and place two slices of bread
- When the bread is slightly toasted, spread the suji spread with the help of a spoon.
- Flip the bread using a spatula. Toast until the bread is nice, crispy and golden.
- Flip again, add grated cheese on top and cover the pan with a lid and let the cheese melt on medium flame.
- When the cheese melts, transfer the toast on a plate and if you want, you can add a dash of ketchup on top and serve it with your favourite dip.
