Rayalseema Style Borugula Upma Recipe
Course: South Indian Breakfast
Cuisine: Andhra
Diet: Vegetarian
Description:
Rayalseema Style Borugula Upma is a traditional and flavorful breakfast dish from the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. Made with puffed rice and a combination of spices and roasted ingredients, this dish offers a simple yet delicious start to your day.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Puffed rice
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1 Green Chilli, chopped
- 2 tbsp Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder (Haldi)
- Salt, to taste
- 2 sprigs Coriander (Dhania) leaves, chopped
Ingredients to grind:
- 2 tbsp Desiccated Coconut
- 2 tbsp Roasted Gram Dal (Pottukadalai), roasted
For tempering:
- ½ tsp Mustard seeds (Rai/Kadugu)
- 1 tsp White Urad Dal (split)
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- Oil, for cooking
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Serves: 2-3
Instructions:
- Start by grinding the roasted gram dal and desiccated coconut into a coarse powder using a mixer grinder. Set it aside.
- Heat oil in a kadai (wok) on medium heat. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and cumin seeds. Let them splutter for about 10 seconds.
- Add curry leaves and sauté until they crackle.
- Add the chopped onion and green chilli, and sauté until the onions turn light brown.
- Stir in the turmeric powder, and then turn off the heat.
- Add the puffed rice along with the ground chickpea-coconut mixture and roasted peanuts.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the mixture and adjust the salt to taste.
- Mix everything together well, and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
Serve the Rayalseema Style Borugula Upma hot, paired with a cup of chai and a crispy vada for a satisfying morning meal. Enjoy the authentic flavors of Rayalaseema!
