Kothamalli Rava Upma Recipe - Coriander Semolina Pudding
Kothamalli Rava Upma Recipe is a twist to the usual upma recipes that South Indians prepare for breakfast. Fresh coriander leaves are ground to a smooth paste and then cooked along with sautéed onions to create a delicious and rich flavor. You can also add some roasted cashew nuts for the added texture. The recipe will give you a wonderful start when it is had with ground coconut chutney.
Ingredients
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1 cup Sooji (Semolina/ Rava)
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1 Onion
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finely chopped
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1 Green Chilli
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finely chopped
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1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1 teaspoon Black Urad Dal (Split)
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1 sprig Curry leaves
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Salt
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as required
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1 teaspoon Sugar
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3 cups Hot water
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1 teaspoon Lemon juice
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To Grind
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6 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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finely chopped
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1 inch Ginger
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chopped
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Green Chilli
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chopped
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Kothamalli Rava Upma recipe, first grind the coriander leaves for the upma
Step 2
Into the mixer add coriander leaves, green chillies, ginger and grind into a smooth paste
Step 3
Add a little water to grind to a smooth paste
Step 4
Set aside
Step 5
This is the kothamalli paste
Step 6
In a pan heat 3 cups of water in a saucepan along with salt and sugar
Step 7
Bring it to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves
Step 8
Turn the heat to low and keep the water simmering
Step 9
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan
Step 10
Add the mustard seeds, urad dal and allow it to roast until the urad dal is browned
Step 11
Add in the curry leaves, onions, green chillies and cook till the onions become soft and translucent
Step 12
Once the onions have softened, add the sooji and roast for 3 to 4 minutes until you get a lightly roasted aroma
Step 13
Stir in kothamalli paste
Step 14
Gradually add the hot water and keep stirring the kothamalli upma until all the water is absorbed
Step 15
Stir in the lemon juice, cover and cook for a few minutes and turn off the heat
Step 16
Once done, check the taste and adjust the salt accordingly
Step 17
Serve the Kothamalli Rava Upma Recipe along with South Indian Coconut Chutney and Banana Date Smoothie Recipe for a wholesome breakfast