Upma — உப்புமா
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Upma

உப்புமா

30 mins Serves 5 Medium Chef Lakshmi Ammal Madurai 4.8 (842)

Upma is the Tamil breakfast that keeps a whole state running — soft, steaming and always served with chutney and sambar.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1

    Soak rice, urad dal and fenugreek separately for 4 hours.

    Upma step 1
  2. 2

    Grind urad dal to a fluffy batter first, then the rice to a slightly coarse batter, and mix with salt by hand.

    Upma step 2
  3. 3

    Ferment overnight in a warm place until the batter doubles.

    Upma step 3
  4. 4

    Cook upma on a hot seasoned pan or in a steamer until done.

    Upma step 4
  5. 5

    Serve hot with coconut chutney, sambar and a spoon of idli podi with gingelly oil.

    Upma step 5

சமையல் குறிப்பு

புளித்த மாவை கையால் கலக்கவும்; கை சூடு மாவுக்கு நல்லது.

Mix the fermented batter by hand — the warmth of your palm keeps it alive.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 358 kcal
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Carbs: 44 g
  • Fat: 7 g

Storage tips

Cool completely, store in a glass or steel container and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat on a low flame with a splash of water, never in a hurry.