How long does Chappati Upma take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chappati Upma serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chappati Upma vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Chappati Upma spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chappati Upma?

6 Chappati, 10 Cashew (half), 01 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, 1 tbsp Ghee, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chappati Upma?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chappati Upma?

About 498 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Chappati UpmaCook

Chappati Upma

Name: Chappati Upma
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 6 Chappati; 1 tbsp Ghee; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Urad Dal (whole); 10 Cashew (half); 1 pinch Asafoetida; 01 Green Chilli, Chopped; 1 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Water; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Coconut (Grated)

20 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as No-rava Upma, Upma Without Rava, Chapathi Upma · Veg · Tiffin, Breads

Tiffin Breads One-pot meals Snacks & Starters

Chappati upma is an upma without rava: torn chappatis pulsed to crumbs and steamed with a ghee tempering and cashews. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 20 min, video.

Ingredients

14 items

2 people

Chappati6
Ghee1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Urad Dal (whole)½ tsp
Cashew (half)10
Asafoetida1 pinch
Green Chilli, Chopped01
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Salt½ tsp
Water2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Coconut (Grated)1 tbsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	498kcal	996kcal
Protein	13g	25g
Carbohydrate	69g	138g
Fat	19g	38g
Fibre	10g	20g
Sugar	4.5g	9g

Method

1
Tear the chappatis and pulse blend into a powder-like consistency.
Chappati
2
Heat ghee in the pan and splutter mustard seeds, followed by urad dal and cashew. As soon as the colour starts to change, add hing, green chilli, ginger, curry leaves, and onion. Saute for a minute.
GheeMustard SeedsUrad Dal (whole)Cashew (half)AsafoetidaGreen ChilliGingerCurry leavesOnionSalt
3
Add the chapati powder, sprinkle some water, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes on a simmer, stirring in between - this will ensure it gets steamed and is not too dry. Serve garnished with freshly chopped coriander leaves and grated coconut.
WaterCoriander LeavesCoconut (Grated)

Before you start

How long does Chappati Upma take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chappati Upma serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chappati Upma vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Chappati Upma spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chappati Upma?: 6 Chappati, 10 Cashew (half), 01 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, 1 tbsp Ghee, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chappati Upma?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chappati Upma?: About 498 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.