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Kurkure Upma

Kurkure Upma

  • 25 min
  • medium
  • Serves 3

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.

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Also known as Kurkure Upma · Veg · Tiffin, Snacks & Starters

Kurkure upma turns leftover upma into crunchy piped strands with onion and rice flour, deep-fried. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 25 minutes, step-by-step video.

Good for: Diwali, Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

13 items

3 people
  • Upma350 grams
  • Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • Curry leaves, Finely Chopped2 sprigs
  • Onion, Finely Chopped1
  • Red Chilli Powder1½ tsp
  • Turmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
  • Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
  • Chaat Masala Powder½ tsp
  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Rice Flour2 tbsp
  • OilFor Deep Frying

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 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 3 people
Energy269kcal807kcal
Protein5.4g16g
Carbohydrate36g108g
Fat12g36g
Fibre3.5g11g
Sugar2.8g8.4g

Cookd masalas for upma

Method

  1. 1

    In a mixer jar, add the leftover upma and blend until fine.

    Upma

  2. 2

    Add the prepared mixture into a bowl and add the other ingredients and mix thoroughly until combined.

    Green ChilliCoriander LeavesCurry leavesOnionRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderBlack Pepper PowderGaram Masala PowderChaat Masala PowderGinger Garlic PasteRice Flour

  3. 3

    Add the prepared mixture into a piping bag with a moderate-sized mouth or use a clean zip lock bag.

  4. 4

    Pipe the mixture into moderately hot oil and deep fry for 3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Serve with coconut chutney and enjoy.

    Oil

Before you start

How long does Kurkure Upma take?
25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kurkure Upma serve?
3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kurkure Upma vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kurkure 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 Kurkure Upma?
350 grams Upma, 2 tbsp Rice Flour, 1 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kurkure Upma?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kurkure Upma?
About 269 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes
  • H

    Harnish RajkumarMay 2024

    People hated upma will love this like me

  • T

    THARUN s.s.June 2024

    ok I like it

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