Well trying to figure to call this as Khichdi or Upma, led me to know quite a few things about the difference between Upma and Khichdi. Upma is always prepared with Wheat products, while Khichdi is prepared with Rice and Lentils. Inclusion of vegetables is done in both versions. Only people have resorted not to include them in regular upma. While upma is generally not liked by many, khichdi is a revered dish in many states. Infact sources say Khichdi is much liked by Bengalis. I will talk more about Khichdi in another post.
I am not really very keen on upma, though I like it when its prepared by Amma or I make it myself. Still its not something that features frequently on our table. But what amazes me is the fact that Dad loves Upma, so Amma makes it quite often. Given this, I am very inclined to making this, so there is no questions of including vegetables. But when two events that features whole grains, I ought to make some efforts to prepare something right. Samba goduma is something that I am so fond of. I have had gallons of this during for my daughter. Amma used to make a porridge with this. I can still remember the lingering taste this rava gives to the porridge. It has that texture which gives you a feeling of chewing on a spongy thing, yet its little hard. On chewing it, you can feel the sweetness of the porridge seeping in. And since I don't like cashews, Amma used to make it with Almonds. Yum!
Well lets get back to upma, shall we? So I was telling Athamma that I got to make something with a whole grain and since she remembered my banter on Samba goduma, she got this. She said they call this bansi rava. Well I said Amma has always called this Samba, and its called Broken wheat in English. No problem, the end result is something that's so tasty, we shall be preparing it more frequently. I can't strictly call this upma, or puloa, because bay leaf and spices went into making this. But its definitely something that makes the usual Saturday dinner or the weekend breakfasts more exciting. Not to mention that the twins were very eager to eat this. When I got the plate ready for click, both of them were impatient and were reaching out. That's Peddu's hand reaching out!
Before that check out the simple and quick Aloo Sandwich that's both a Bachelor's feast and a Kid's delight!
Ingredients Needed:
Bansi Rava / Samba Godumai/ Broken Wheat - 1 & 1/2 cups
Chopped Vegetables - Peas, Carrot, Potato - 1 cup
Onions - 2 medium
Tomatoes - 1 medium
Green Leaves - 4 medium
Ghee - 3 tsp
Oil - 1- 2 tsp
Turmeric powder a pinch
Salt to taste
Water - 3 & 1/2 cups
Seasoning
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Urad Dal - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves - 5 - 6 leaves
Bay leaves - 2
Cloves - 2
Cinnamon - 2"
Bengal Gram - 1 tsp
Cashew Nuts - 5 -6 whole
Peanuts - 1 tsp (opt)
Method to prepare:
Depending on the type of rava, whether its roasted or raw, roast the amount in ghee and keep aside.
Once you have all the vegetables chopped, get ready to have the kadai on.
Heat a pan with oil. Then splutter with mustard seeds, then do the seasonings in the order mentioned.
Once the nuts are roasted well, add chopped green chilies, onions and sauté till the onions are pink. For upma, the onions shouldn't be browned. Add the tomatoes, salt and turmeric powder. Fry till the tomatoes are soft.
Then add the chopped vegetables. Simmer and sauté for 5 mins. Once the vegetables get half cooked, add the water and bring to boil. When you cover it, it gets cooked fast.
Once the water starts boiling, simmer and gradually add the roasted rava. Ensure you stir well so that lumps are not formed. Cook on high for 2 mins, keep stirring. When everything combines well, add 2 tsp of ghee, simmer and cook it covered.
Since the rava is bigger grains, this needs about 10 - 15 mins of cooking. In between you need to remove, ensure you don't allow the steam to get back to the vessel. Add the remaining ghee, mix everything again. And cook.
Its almost done in 15 - 20 mins of time.
This turned out really lip smacking as it has the flavours of curry leaves and bay leaves in it, along with the spices. And it was perfectly grained and not soggy.
You got to take care of the chillies, because it differs a lot in how you add it. Long silted leaves less spicy than chopped in middle, so go easy on that.
Bansi rava upma is a perfect one for dieting as it has all the vegetables and if you reduce the ghee, which is actually good fat, nothing like it.
Kitchen Flavours says
Something new to me and looks gr8.
SMN says
valli never had upma with so much masala sounds great . Thanks for sharing
srikars kitchen says
super diet recipe.. looks yummy & delicious.. thxs for sharing..
kamala says
Appa is a grt fan of Upma..Though I dont like before with lot of veggies and masalas started liking this..Looks too good.
Soma says
Thanks for stopping by:-)
you have a nice place nere too:-) I will have to explore more.
romaspace says
Nice upma, Srivalli.
Vaidehi says
Nice recipe..Upma looks yummy !!! I like the seasoning you have used 🙂
notyet100 says
looks yum nd healthy,...nice entry,..:-)
Aparna Inguva says
Cool recipe Sri,
Cilantro says
I love upma/kichadi unlike most people. I would like to make your version too.
Sharmila says
I am still unable to make a proper upma .. even though I absolutely love it. Yours looks so good. 🙂
Broken wheat sounds a healthier version alng with veggies. 🙂
ANJALI J. says
this is different from the one which i usually make.. loved this one..
Laavanya says
Sambo godumai is my favorite.. love it's chewiness... Upma looks perfect.
Suma Rajesh says
woo this is healthy breafast...my mom and motherinlaw makes it..
Uma says
oooh! godhuma upma looks so delicious and healthy.
Anjum says
Its my dad's favourite,my mom makes this very frequently.Nice entry for the event
Athisaya says
That was a cute pic with a cute hand reaching out..Perfect for a diet Valli..The bay leaves must have added more flavor..Thanks for sending this in!
indosungod says
Samba Ravai upma is the best. Usually bring this from India, can't seem to get the right one here. Looks so good.
Tee says
Upma is such a staple in my kitchen...a very good option for a quick lunch...but i have made it so often now, that I am sick of it 🙂
My mom used to make this broken wheat upma...i think she called it dalia. I was never a big fan of this, but your recipe is tempting me to give it another try. 🙂
n33ma says
Looks great...I too like the upma that either my mom or I make omly.
Shreya says
I love this upma, my mom makes it with almost all veggies including cauliflower, and at times garnishes it with chopped coriander too. It never looks like the traditional upma then, and there is very little oil. You picture tempts me to make this for breakfast tomorrow!
Lavi says
Thanks Srivalli..now iam clarified which is upma and which is kichdi.
Alka says
This one is the spiciest of all upma recipes i have read and made till date.U know wht, i don't like upmas,coz they have sort of bland taste,but i guess if i have liberty to add so many veggies and such a flavorful seasoning,i might start loving it!
Thanks for sharing!
LG says
We always have this for dinner than breakfast! I think it as a good replacement for chapathi and a veggie also can escape from eating rice at night! Nice one Sri..
Jaya says
Sri,
I can Imagine how impatient your little one must have gone ,LOL...
This happens with me all the time LOL...
anyways the wheat upma looks so delicious , I am sure My FIL would love it , He is so fond of Upmas ..
hugs and smiles
Srivalli says
KF, Thanks..
SMN, then believe me it was great...:)
Priya..glad you liked it
Sharmila, now who are you kidding?..your pictures are always so delicious to look..do try this..you will love it!
kamala, thats nice to know...I guess this is one way we can get all the veggies
Soma, it was a pleasure...welcome to my place..do check around when you have time!
Laavanya, agreed on that!
Roma..thanks
Vaidehi, Thanks for stopping by..yes its kind of heady
Priyanka, thanks
Aparna, thanks for that!
Cilantro, do let me know how you like it
Anjali..thanks..am sure you will like this too!
indo, thats sad...I am sure your kids will love it!
Tee, yeah thats so true right...
Suma, Nice to know !
Uma, thank you
Anjum, so guess dads all like this!
Divya, thanks glad you liked it!
n33ma, thats great...glad to find somebody like me..:)
Alka, thank ...do try it you will surely love it
Shreya, oh thats lovely...all I can ask be tempted..!
Lavi, glad that I could be of some help,,,heheh
LG. yep...thanks
Jaya, heheh..yeah the elder twin loved it..so got to prepare it again!..nice to know your fil likes this..
Aparna says
This is an upuma I make very often at home, Srivalli. And we find it tastier than the other version. Of course, you've added an interesting twist with the spices and nuts.:)
Thanks for sending it in to WBB.
Sorry I took so long to acknowledge this, but I made a mistake while typing my email id in the announcement and so never got your mail.:(
Zee says
Srivalli this is a very good recipe..I was always asking people around me for this recipe...finally got a good one..Thanks for posting it!
BTW you have a wonderful and interesting blog:)
Srivalli says
Aparna, Thanks ..it was yummy with the spices...thats fine, I can understand!
Zee, Glad you liked it...do let me know when you try it!