From Rava To Seviyan, 8 Types Of Upma Traditionally Made In South Indian Households

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A classic South Indian breakfast dish made with fine-grained semolina, sautéed with spices, vegetables, and garnished with cashews.

1. Rava Upma

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A nutritious variation prepared using coarse whole wheat flour, mixed with aromatic spices and colorful vegetables for added texture.

2. Whole Wheat Upma

A lighter version created by using broken rice or rice rava, cooked with tempered spices and typically accompanied by coconut chutney.

3. Rice Upma

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A unique preparation using corn meal or crushed corn kernels, seasoned with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies.

4. Corn Upma

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A sweet variant of upma featuring semolina cooked with ghee, sugar, and saffron, often garnished with nuts and raisins.

5. Kesari Bhath

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A quick breakfast dish made with flattened rice flakes, tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and mixed with roasted peanuts.

6. Aval Upma

A light and fluffy preparation using thin roasted wheat vermicelli, sautéed with onions, green chillies, and aromatic spices.

7. Vermicelli Upma

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A health-conscious version blending different grains like semolina, broken wheat, and millet, creating a nutritionally rich and textured breakfast dish.

8. Multi-Grain Upma

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Which of these types of upma is your favourite?

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