By : Naina Rawool

Samba Rava Upma The South Indian Superfood Breakfast 

October 12. 2025

Kickstart your day with a nutritious and savory Samba Rava Upma. A classic South Indian dish packed with flavors and goodness!

Ingredients for Samba Rava Upma

Samba Rava (coarse semolina) Mustard seeds Cumin seeds Curry leaves Green chilies Vegetables (like carrots and peas) Coriander

Roast the Samba Rava

Start by dry roasting 1 cup of Samba Rava on low heat for 3-4 minutes until it turns light golden. This step gives the rava a nice texture.

Step 1

Temper the Spices

In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute to release the flavors.

Step 2

Add Fresh Vegetables

Add chopped veggies like carrots, peas, and beans. Stir fry for a couple of minutes until they soften but stay crisp.

Step 3

Boil Water with Spices

Pour in 2 cups of water, season with salt, and bring it to a boil. The spices will infuse the water with flavor.

Step 4

Mix in Roasted Samba Rava

Slowly add the roasted Samba Rava into the boiling water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cook on low heat until the rava absorbs all the water.

Step 5

Garnish and Serve

Garnish your upma with fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve hot for a perfect meal to enjoy at any time of the day!

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