How long does Instant Upma Mix take?

15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Instant Upma Mix serve?

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

Is Instant Upma Mix vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Instant Upma Mix 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 Instant Upma Mix?

¼ cup Instant Upma Mix, 1½ cup Rava, 2 Green Chilli, 10 Cashew (half), 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Chana Dal, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Instant Upma Mix?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Instant Upma Mix?

About 397 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Instant Upma Mix

Name: Instant Upma Mix
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 sprigs Curry leaves, Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 2 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 tbsp Chana Dal; 10 Cashew (half); 1½ cup Rava; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ cup Instant Upma Mix; 1 cup Water

15 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 5 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 upma mix · Veg · Tiffin, Curries & Gravies

Tiffin Curries & Gravies Dal One-pot meals Jain

Instant upma mix: rava roasted with mustard seeds, curry leaves, dals and cashews, then stored. Mild, makes 4 servings in 15 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox, Rainy Day

Ingredients

12 items

4 people

Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Curry leaves, Chopped2 sprigs
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Urad Dal (split)2 tsp
Chana Dal1 tbsp
Cashew (half)10
Rava1½ cup
Salt1 tsp
Instant Upma Mix¼ cup
Water1 cup

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

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	397kcal	1588kcal
Protein	12g	47g
Carbohydrate	60g	242g
Fat	12g	48g
Fibre	4g	16g
Sugar	0.5g	2g

Method

1
Heat oil in a pan, crackle the mustard seeds. Add the cumin seeds, asafeotida, curry leaves and green chillies. Saute for a few seconds. Add the dals and fry. Add the cashew nuts and fry until golden brown.
OilMustard SeedsCuminCurry leavesGreen ChilliUrad Dal (split)Chana DalCashew (half)
2
Add the rava and reduce the flame to a simmer. Saute until lightly browned and aromatic, about 10 mins. Cool completely and store in an airtight container, in the fridge.
RavaSalt
3
To cook: use ¼ Cup of the mix with 1 Cup of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until thick while stirring continuously, about 2-3 mins. Switch off the flame and keep covered for 5 mins. Add ghee and serve.
Instant Upma MixWater

Before you start

How long does Instant Upma Mix take?: 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Instant Upma Mix serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Instant Upma Mix vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Instant Upma Mix 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 Instant Upma Mix?: ¼ cup Instant Upma Mix, 1½ cup Rava, 2 Green Chilli, 10 Cashew (half), 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Chana Dal, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Instant Upma Mix?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Instant Upma Mix?: About 397 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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