Instant Rava Upma Mix (Upma Premix)
Learn how to make Ready-to-Cook Upma Mix (Instant Upma Mix) with rava and a few tempering ingredients. It’s a quick and convenient option for bachelors, college students, and anyone living away from home.
Servings 3
Calories 349kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup bansi rava (coarse semolina)
- 2 tablespoons oil finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon split urad dal
- 1 teaspoon split chana dal
- 2-3 green chilies finely chopped
- 1 stalk curry leaves
- 1-2 tablespoons coriander leaves finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cashews
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 pinch asafetida (hing)
- ½ teaspoon sugar optional
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
Instructions
How to Make Instant Rava Upma Mix
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal, and sauté until the lentils turn light golden and aromatic.
- Then add chopped green chilies, curry leaves, coriander leaves, cashew nuts, and fry for another 1-2 minutes.Note: Fry the curry leaves and green chilies until all the moisture evaporates and they become crisp.
- Add turmeric powder, hing/asafoetida, and mix well.
- Next, add the rava/sooji and roast it over medium-low heat until it turns light golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Stir frequently to ensure even roasting. Avoid roasting on high heat, as the rava can burn easily and affect the taste.Note: If you are using store-bought roasted rava, roast it on low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is lightly warm and aromatic.
- Lastly, add sugar and salt, and mix well.
- Turn off the heat. Let it cool completely, then store it at room temperature or in the refrigerator in a ziplock cover or airtight container.
How to Make Upma from Instant Upma Mix
Instructions for making Upma in a Pan
Boil the water. Slowly add the rava mix to the boiling water while stirring continuously. Mix well until everything is well combined and smooth.Cover with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes over medium-low heat. If desired, add lemon juice and garnish with freshly grated coconut. Your upma is ready! Serve hot and enjoy.Instructions for Making Upma in a Microwave
Add 1 cup instant upma mix to 2.5 cups of water in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave for 4 minutes (mine is 900W). Note: It varies from one microwave to another. Instant Upma is ready.Instructions for making Upma in an Instant Pot
The Instant Pot method is very useful during long vacations or trips.Add 1 cup of instant upma mix to the Instant Pot, followed by 2½ cups of hot water. I usually heat the water in the microwave beforehand. Close the lid and turn the steam release valve from VENTING to SEALING. Press the CANCEL button on the Instant Pot.Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set the timer to 2 MINUTES. When the instant pot beeps, Do a QUICK RELEASE(QR). Open the lid, and Instant Upma is ready.
Notes
- You can make upma by adding vegetables to this instant mix with water.
- You can roast rava separately and add it to the tempering, or use store-bought roasted rava. It helps to save time.
- You can also use Bombay rava (sooji/semolina), which is medium-coarse, to make the instant upma mix. When making upma, use a 1:2 ratio of rava to water.
- You can store this instant upma mix for 2 weeks outside at room temperature and around 3 months inside the refrigerator.
- You can easily store these in a ziplock bag and use them during a vacation/trip or camping.
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 3mg