Jeedipappu Upma: A South Indian Breakfast Delight

By Shreya Sarpal

May 28, 2025

Jeedipappu upma is a delicious South Indian breakfast dish that is made with semolina and cashew nuts. It’s a flavourful and healthy option with enhanced spices. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

1 cup semolina 10-15 cashews 2 tbsp oil or ghee 1 tsp mustard seeds 2 chopped green chillies 8-10 curry leaves 1 chopped onion 2½ cups water Salt, to taste Coriander leaves, for garnish

Step 1

Dry roast the semolina until it turns golden, then set it aside.

Step 2

Heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, add chillies, curry leaves, onions and saute.

Step 3

Add cashews and fry until they turn golden.

Step 4

Add water and salt, let it heat until the water starts boiling.

Step 5

Gradually add roasted semolina, stirring to prevent lumps.

Step 6

Cover, cook until the water is absorbed, then add coriander leaves and serve.