By Garima Johar
November 11, 2026
If you have a craving for a South Indian breakfast but no time to soak and ferment, this suji upma recipe is just for you. Made with basic kitchen ingredients and ready in just 15 minutes, try this instant upma recipe.
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 Coriander leaves for garnishing
Dry roast the suji for about three to four minutes and set it aside.
Heat ghee and add mustard seeds. Add urad dal and chana dal and fry till golden brown.
Add chopped cashew nuts, curry leaves, green chilli, and grated ginger and sauté.
Mix in chopped onions and cook till soft. Add water and salt, and let it boil.
Turn the heat to low and keep stirring till the suji absorbs most of the water.
Once the upma is of the desired consistency, garnish with coriander leaves and serve.