Upma is a popular dish served in many South Indian and Maharashtrian restaurants. Rava is also called Sooji, Semolina, or Cream of wheat. Although it is a classic breakfast, there is no doubt it can be a nutritious lunch or dinner, too. Other popular south indian breakfast dishes are Vermicelli/Seviyan Upma and Steamed Idli. I love to make this in the morning when I am craving a warm breakfast with my tea. It takes just 15 minutes to make and I also get some veggies for a good start to the day! You can also make upma with other grains. Check out Vermicelli Upma, Broken Wheat/Dalia Upma and Quinoa Upma recipes.
How to make Sooji Upma in the Instant Pot?
I usually buy roasted semolina and skip the effort of roasting it each time I make upma or halwa. Some people like to buy Semolina, roast it in bulk themselves, and store it in airtight containers. Having roasted semolina drastically reduces the cooking time for making upma. This recipe is created with store-bought roasted semolina. Start with sauteing the veggies for a couple of minutes. Then add the rava and water. Cook on pressure cook mode. That is it! Quick and easy 🙂 I like the upma dry and not sticking in the mouth when eating it. I also add a variety of vegetables to make this a more nutritious breakfast. Depending on your taste buds, you can vary the veggies used or skip them completely. I like to enjoy Rava Upma with Coconut or Mint Chutney. My hubby is from Central India, where sev or bhujia is very popular. He loves to sprinkle some sev on the upma to get a crunch when enjoying upma. Check out other recipes with semolina – Rava Dhokla, Sooji Halwa and Orange Semolina Cake.
