Bajra Rava Upma
बाजरीचा उपमा
Bajra Rava Upma combines millet rava with tempering and seasonings for a warm, savoury dish.
- Preparation time
- 5 min
- Cooking time
- 20 min
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2 people
- Meal type
- Breakfast
- Cuisine
- Indian
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl millet rava (bajra rava)
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- A pinch asafoetida (hing)
- 1–2 green chilies, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- ½ cup mixed veggies (e.g., carrot, peas) – optional
- 8–10 curry leaves – optional
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro (coriander), chopped, for garnish
Method
- Dry-roast 1 cup bajra rava in 1 tbsp oil until nutty aroma (2–3 min); set aside.
- Temper ½ tsp mustard seeds, ½ tsp cumin, a pinch hing, 1–2 chopped green chilies, 1 chopped onion (and curry leaves) in 1 tbsp oil until onion is translucent.
- Add 2 cups water and salt; bring to a boil.
- Stir in the roasted rava, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 5–6 min until water is absorbed.
- Fluff, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Serving Suggestions
Fluff, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.