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Andhra Style Coconut Flavored Rice Upma
Coconut Flavored Rice Upma is a tangy, spicy, and coconut-infused South Indian breakfast favorite. This Andhra-style recipe is a family favorite, perfect for cozy monsoon evenings when served with raw onions, chutney, and curd. The aroma of coconut oil and the freshness of grated coconut make this dish irresistibly delicious. Kids especially enjoy its nutty, roasted flavor.
Cuisine: Andhra
Course: South Indian Breakfast
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
To Grind:
- Idli Rice – 2 cups, soaked for 3 hours
- Fresh Coconut – 3/4 cup, grated
- Dry Red Chilies – 6, broken
- Salt – to taste
- Tamarind Paste – 2 teaspoons
- Jaggery – 1 teaspoon
- Water – 1 cup
For Tempering:
- Coconut Oil – 2 tablespoons
- White Urad Dal (Split) – 1 teaspoon
- Chana Dal (Bengal Gram Dal) – 1 teaspoon
- Curry Leaves – a few sprigs
- Dry Red Chilies – 3, broken
- Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali) – 1 tablespoon
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Instructions
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Prepare the Coarse Mixture:
- Drain the soaked idli rice and grind it coarsely with freshly grated coconut, dry red chilies, tamarind paste, jaggery, and 1/4 cup of water. Set the mixture aside.
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Tempering:
- Heat a heavy-bottomed pan and add coconut oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add white urad dal, chana dal, curry leaves, dry red chilies, and roasted peanuts. Sauté until the dals turn golden brown and crunchy.
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Cooking the Upma:
- Add the prepared coconut and rice mixture to the pan. Mix well.
- Cover the pan and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Adjust water if necessary, and continue cooking until the rice is fully cooked, and the water is absorbed.
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Serving Suggestions:
- Serve hot with Andhra Gongura Pachadi or High-Protein Peanut Chutney.
- Pair it with a cup of South Indian Filter Coffee for a hearty and complete breakfast experience.
Enjoy this authentic Andhra-style Coconut Flavored Rice Upma that brings the taste of South Indian kitchens to your table!
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