How long does Godhumai Upma take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Godhumai Upma serve?

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

Is Godhumai Upma vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Godhumai Upma spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Godhumai Upma?

1½ cup Broken Wheat, 1 Green Chilli, 2 Red Chilli, 2 Onion, 1 Tomato, 1 tbsp Groundnut oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Godhumai Upma?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Godhumai Upma?

About 354 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Godhumai Upma

Name: Godhumai Upma
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Groundnut oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 tsp Chana Dal; ½ inch Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 2 Red Chilli; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1½ tsp Salt; 4 cup Water; 1½ cup Broken Wheat; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves

25 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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

Also known as Samba Ravai Upma, Wheat Upma, Godhumai Ravai Upma · Veg · Tiffin, One-pot meals

Tiffin One-pot meals Low fat Vegan Dairy-free

Godhumai upma, or samba ravai upma, of broken wheat cooked with onion, tomato and mustard. Mild, serves 4, 25 minutes plus resting, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox, Rainy Day

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Groundnut oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Chana Dal1 tsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped½ inch
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Red Chilli2
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Salt1½ tsp
Water4 cup
Broken Wheat1½ cup
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp

Contains: groundnut, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	354kcal	1416kcal
Protein	12g	46g
Carbohydrate	70g	278g
Fat	5.5g	22g
Fibre	12g	49g
Sugar	3.3g	13g

Method

1
Add groundnut oil to a pan and add the mustard seeds, urad dal and chana dal. Once the mustard seeds splutter, add the finely chopped ginger, green chilies and red chili.
Groundnut oilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Chana DalGingerGreen ChilliRed Chilli
2
Add onions and saute until translucent, add the tomatoes and cook until mushy. Add salt
OnionTomatoSalt
3
Add water and bring it to a boil. Add the broken wheat and cook on a medium high flame for about 6 mins, stirring continuously. Add the coriander leaves.
WaterBroken WheatCoriander Leaves
4
Remove from the heat, cover and let it rest for 10 mins.

Before you start

How long does Godhumai Upma take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Godhumai Upma serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Godhumai Upma vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Godhumai Upma spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Godhumai Upma?: 1½ cup Broken Wheat, 1 Green Chilli, 2 Red Chilli, 2 Onion, 1 Tomato, 1 tbsp Groundnut oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Godhumai Upma?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Godhumai Upma?: About 354 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.