How long does Mediterranean Upma take?

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

How many people does Mediterranean Upma serve?

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

Is Mediterranean Upma vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean Upma?

1 cup Rava, 2 tbsp Olive Oil, 1 tsp Dried Oregano, 60 grams Onion, 100 grams Yellow Capsicum, ¼ cup Sweet Corn, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mediterranean Upma?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mediterranean Upma?

About 353 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mediterranean Upma

Name: Mediterranean Upma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Rava; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 60 grams Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 Zucchini, Finely Chopped; 100 grams Yellow Capsicum, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Sweet Corn; 2 cup Water; 3 grams Chilli Flakes; 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 1½ tsp Salt

30 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 15 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 Italian Upma · Veg · Tiffin, One-pot meals

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Mediterranean upma of roasted rava with olive oil, garlic, zucchini, yellow capsicum, sweet corn and oregano. Mild one-pot meal for 3, 30 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox, Rainy Day

Ingredients

11 items

3 people

Rava1 cup
Olive Oil2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped60 grams
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Zucchini, Finely Chopped1
Yellow Capsicum, Finely Chopped100 grams
Sweet Corn¼ cup
Water2 cup
Chilli Flakes3 grams
Dried Oregano1 tsp
Salt1½ tsp

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	353kcal	1059kcal
Protein	9.7g	29g
Carbohydrate	53g	159g
Fat	12g	35g
Fibre	4.4g	13g
Sugar	4.1g	12g

Cookd masalas for rava

Method

1
In a kadhai, roast the rava and set it aside.
Rava
2
In the same kadhai pour olive oil and add the onion and garlic. Saute until the onion turns translucent. Add the chopped veggies to the kadhai and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add back the roasted rava and mix thoroughly.
Olive OilOnionGarlicZucchiniYellow CapsicumSweet Corn
3
While this happens, heat 2 cups of water along with the chilli flakes, oregano and salt and bring it to a boil.
WaterChilli FlakesDried OreganoSalt
4
Add the boiling water to the rava batch by batch and mix thoroughly. Let the upma rest for 5 minutes covered before fluffing it up and serving hot. Garnish the Upma with some Feta Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives and Pomegranate.

Before you start

How long does Mediterranean Upma take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mediterranean Upma serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mediterranean Upma vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean Upma?: 1 cup Rava, 2 tbsp Olive Oil, 1 tsp Dried Oregano, 60 grams Onion, 100 grams Yellow Capsicum, ¼ cup Sweet Corn, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mediterranean Upma?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mediterranean Upma?: About 353 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.