Godumai Ravai Upma | Cracked Wheat Upma
Godumai Ravai or Cracked Wheat Upma is a one-pot meal that can be used as a rice alternative. It’s a perfect diabetic-friendly recipe.
Servings: 4
Calories: 163kcal
Equipment
- Saucepan or kadai
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cracked Wheat Godumai Rava
- 2 tsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Urad Dal
- 1 tsp Channa Dal
- 2 Green Chilies finely chopped
- 1 inch Cinnamon
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2 tbsp Coconut grated
- 2 cups Water
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- Curry leaves /Cilantro – few for garnishing
Instructions
- Wash the cracked wheat and set it aside. You can let it soak till the water boils for the upma too.
- Heat the kadai or pan and add oil. Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds, urad dal, and channa dal.
- As they start to splutter, add the bay leaf and cinnamon and fry for a minute.
- Now add the chopped green chilies and let them fry for a minute.
- Add the 2 cups of water and salt.
- As the water starts to boil, add the washed wheat rava and mix well.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it cook till ¾ of the water is absorbed. (At this stage, check the wheat rava. It should be cooked 80%. If not, add ½ cup of water)
- Now cover and cook for 5 more minutes till all the water is absorbed.
- Now turn off the heat and now sprinkle the grated coconut. Let it sit for a couple of minutes and then mix well.
- Serve hot with chutney or sambhar or chole.
Notes
- Soaking the rava helps in faster cooking.
- Coconut can be skipped, and you can add onions after adding cinnamon.
- Also, any veggies of your choice can be added too.
- Adjust the salt and green chilies according to your preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 954mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg