Bansi rava upma is a popular breakfast and dinner recipe in Karnataka, Tamil nadu and in many other South Indian homes. People here make uppittu and Kharabath. Bansi rava was very new to me till I come to Bangalore. Bansi rava, also called broken or cracked wheat, is a healthy wheat product used in Indian cooking that retains the bran and germ, making it rich in nutrients and fiber. Bansi rava is more like Godhuma rava we get in Tamil nadu but cooking time and water ratio differs for both.
In Tamil nadu, we use Bombay rava for all the dishes like upma, dosa, idli, kesari, pongal and kichadi. When I Googled about the difference between bansi rava and normal white rava / suji, I found both kinds of semolina (rava) are obtained from wheat, albeit different varieties.
Bansi rava is darker in color than plain semolina / rava. Some people also say Bansi rava is made from premium quality Durum Wheat as its yellow in color. It’s healthier than normal rava in terms of nutrition (Source : Quora). We should use 3 cups of water for 1 cup of rava (1:3 ratio of bansi rava and water). It takes more time to cook than Bombay rava, making it ideal for preparing bansi rava upma.
This upma tastes similar to Godhumai rava upma / wheat rava upma. It stays soft for hours. So you can prepare it for lunch boxes as well. It’s a low-calorie, tummy-filling breakfast and dinner. It can be opted for diet recipes too. For variations, you can add more vegetables like carrot, green peas and beans and make veg bansi rava upma. You can follow the same recipe to make Lapsi Rava upma which is nothing but cracked wheat rava. Ok, let’s see how to make Karnataka style bansi rava uppittu with step by step pictures and video.
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Bansi rava upma / Karnataka uppittu Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
1 cup = 250 ml
- 1 cup Bansi rava
- 1 Big onion (Finely chopped)
- 1 Tomato (Finely chopped)
- 2 Green chilli (slit into two)
- Curry leaves few
- 3 cup Water
- Salt as needed
To Temper
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- ½ tsp Mustard seeds
- 2 tsp Urad dal
- 1 tbsp Chana dal
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds
Instructions
- Wash and chop onion, tomato, slit green chilli. Set aside.
- In a kadai, heat oil and roast bansi rava in medium flame till golden.
- Transfer to a plate. In the same kadai, heat oil.
- Splutter mustard seeds, urad dal , chana dal and curry leaves.
- Saute onion, green chilli for a minute. Add tomato and saute till mushy.
- Add boiling water or cold water and required salt. When it comes to roll boil, add rava.
- Mix till water is absorbed. Cover cook for few minutes till done.
- Lastly garnish with coriander leaves and grated coconut. Serve hot with coconut chutney !
Video
Notes
- For healthy variations, you can use finely chopped vegetables like carrot, potato, beans and green peas.
In that case, add the vegetables along with onion, saute for few minutes. You may also need to add 1/2 cup more water for the veggies to cook. - Instead of slit green chilli you can use MTR vangi bath powder and make kharabath.
- Water quantity can be adjusted based on your taste.
- Coriander leaves and grated coconut adds a nice flavor & taste to this dish. So don’t skip it.
HOW TO MAKE BANSI RAVA UPMA – STEP BY STEP PICTURES
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Wash and chop onion, tomato and slit green chilli. Chop the vegetables finely if using. Set aside.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a kadai. Roast bansi rava in low to medium flame for 5 minutes. Remove in a plate.
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In the same kadai, heat another 2 tbsp oil. Splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal. Saute for few seconds. Add onion, curry leaves and slit green chilli. Saute till onion becomes transparent.
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Now add chopped tomato and saute till mushy. Add 3 cups of water and required salt. Let it come to a roll boil.
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Keep the flame low and add roasted bansi rava. Mix well. Take care it splashes. Keep mixing till most of the water is absorbed by the rava. Keep the flame low and cover the kadai with a lid. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Open the kadai and stir the upma once or twice.
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Cook till rava is completely soft. Switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves and grated coconut. Upma looks mushy when hot but becomes fluffy as it cools down.
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Enjoy this healthy, yummy bansi rava upma with coconut chutney, chutney podi or sugar.
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KITCHEN CLINIC – HEALTH BENFITS OF BANSI RAVA
Source : Quora.com
Bansi rava, also called broken or cracked wheat, is a healthy wheat product used in Indian cooking that retains the bran and germ, making it rich in nutrients and fiber.
- High in Fiber: Bansi rava is rich in fiber, which helps with digestion, prevents constipation and may reduce the risk of diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
- Rich in Nutrients: It contains important vitamins and minerals like iron, magnesium and B-vitamins, which support energy production and red blood cell formation.
- Supports Weight Management: The fiber in Bansi rava helps you feel full longer, potentially reducing calorie intake and aiding in weight management.
- Helps Control Blood Sugar: The fiber and complex carbs in Bansi rava can help regulate blood sugar levels, making it beneficial for those with diabetes or at risk.
- For best health benefits, choose healthier cooking methods like steaming, boiling or roasting, and pair it with vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats. Also, watch portion sizes to avoid overeating.
Thanks for the very detailed and authentic description. It's all exactly as we do in our Brahmin kitchen.
Thank you so much. Glad to know that