Instant Rava Upma To Enjoy A Quick South Indian Breakfast

By Garima Johar

October 17, 2025

From idlis to dosas, most South Indian recipes require a fermentation time. To quickly whip up a healthy breakfast, you can make rava upma instantly. Follow this step-by-step recipe and make upma at home.

Ingredients

1 cup rava suji 3 cups water 1/2 tablespoon ghee 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon urad dal 1 teaspoon chana dal 10-12 cashew nuts 1 onion 1 green chilli 1 teaspoon grated ginger 8-10 curry leaves Salt to taste Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Step 1

Dry roast the suji for about three to four minutes and set it aside.

Step 2

Heat ghee and cook mustard seeds till they splutter. Add urad dal and chana dal and fry till golden brown.

Step 3

Add chopped cashew nuts, curry leaves, green chilli, and grated ginger and saute.

Step 4

Mix in chopped onions and cook till soft. Then, add water and salt and let it boil.

Step 5

Turn the heat to low and keep stirring till the suji absorbs most of the water.

Step 6

Once the upma is of the desired consistency, garnish with coriander leaves and serve.