Nagli Rava Upma Recipe – Healthy Ragi Rava Upma Recipe
This Nagli Rava Upma is a healthier alternative to the usual wheat semolina. Nagli Rava (Semolina) is available now in many grocery/health stores and takes very little time to cook. The nutritive benefits of Ragi/Nagli are well known since ancient times.
Course : South Indian Breakfast
Ingridients : 1 cup Ragi Rava
1 Carrot (Gajjar) , finely chopped
1/4 cup Green beans (French Beans) , finely chopped
1/2 cup Cauliflower (gobi) , florets
3 cloves Garlic , finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon Ghee
1 teaspoons Oil
1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
1 sprig Curry leaves , torn with hands
1/2 inch Ginger , grated
1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
1 tablespoon Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali) , crushed
3 Green Chillies , chopped (adjustable)
Mint Leaves (Pudina) , finely chopped
1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions To begin making the Nagli (Ragi) Rava Upma recipe, first heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan. Add the rava and roast on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes till you get a nice aroma.Stir constantly so that it does not burn. If you do not want to use ghee dry roast the rava. Take it out onto a plate.Heat oil in the same pan, add the mustards seeds and once they crackle, add cumin seeds.Add the garlic, green chillies and the curry leaves. Fry for a few seconds and then add the onions.Saute for a minute and then add asafoetida and ginger. Add the vegetables and mix everything well.Add salt, mix and cook covered for 2 to 3 minutes. Add about 2-1/2 to 3 cups water and mix well.Adjust the amount of salt if required, add sugar, groundnuts and amsul.Once the water boils add the roasted rava, stirring constantly.Cook covered on low heat till it becomes soft and the water has evaporated.Garnish with chopped mint or coriander leaves, lime juice and serve immediately. Serve Nagli (Ragi) Rava Upma along with South Indian Coconut Chutney and Masala Chai for a healthy and delicious breakfast on weekdays.
Nagli Rava Upma Recipe – Healthy Ragi Rava Upma Recipe
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