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    Home » Breakfast / Tiffins » Godumai Ravai Upma | Cracked Wheat Upma

    Godumai Ravai Upma | Cracked Wheat Upma

    Posted on April 8, 2016 · Last Updated on September 19, 2024 · By Srividhya G · 50 Comments

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    Godumai Ravai or Cracked Wheat Upma is a one-pot meal that can be used as a rice alternative too. It’s a perfect diabetic-friendly recipe. It’s pretty much similar to the regular rava or sooji upma but here is my version that I learn from my mom with no onion but with bay leaf, cinnamon, and coconut.

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    For G, there were lots of options as you can prepare a zillion recipes with Ginger, Garlic, and Gooseberry. But I went with this one because of the unique combination of ingredients. Yet another family recipe; I was not very fond of this upma initially and that’s when my mom came up with this combo. Both I and appa enjoyed it and that’s it, it became a regular staple in our house.

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    Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the bark of the Cinnamomum trees. It is used in both sweet and savory items. In the US, it is mostly used in desserts whereas in TN cuisine it is one of the key masala ingredients. Usually, my mom prepares wheat-based dishes for dinner. Weekly once this upma will be on the menu. The subtle flavor of cinnamon and bay leaf adds more flavors and when paired up with chole or any spicy chutney it makes it a complete scrumptious meal. Coconut here is optional and you can also add onions as we do for rava upma.

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    So here the G for godumai ravai or the cracked wheat upma.

    Ingredients:

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    • Cracked Wheat / Godumai Rava – 1 cup
    • Oil – 2 tsps
    • Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
    • Urad Dal – 1 tsp
    • Channa Dal – 1 tsp
    • Green Chillies – 2 (finely chopped)
    • Cinnamon – 1-inch piece
    • Bay leaf – 1
    • Grated Coconut – 2 tbsps
    • Water – 2 cups
    • Salt – 1.5 tsps
    • Curry leaves /Cilantro – few for garnishing

    How to make godumai rava upma 

    • 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.

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    • Add the 2 cups of water and salt. As the water starts to boil, add the washed wheat rava and mix well.

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    • 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)

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    • 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.

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    Serve hot with chutney or sambhar or chole. I served it with spicy ginger thokku.

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    Recipe 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.

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    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.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 163kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    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

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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    1. VEENA KRISHNAKUMAR says

      May 13, 2016 at 10:28 am

      This is such a healthy upma. Tasty too

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        May 13, 2016 at 9:25 pm

        Thanks Veena :-)

        Reply
    2. Priya Srinivasan says

      May 01, 2016 at 8:01 am

      I make this often, but add little moong dal too!! Scrumptious and healthy !!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        May 01, 2016 at 4:19 pm

        Oh thats a great idea. Will try it with moong dal. Thanks Priya.

        Reply
    3. ruchi indu says

      April 24, 2016 at 12:20 am

      Very different wheat rava upma…. Interesting. Would love to try.

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      • Srividhya G says

        April 24, 2016 at 10:36 pm

        Thanks Ruchi. Please do try.

        Reply
    4. PJ says

      April 17, 2016 at 8:53 pm

      I generally use the fine rava for upma. Must try your version.Looks delicious…

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 17, 2016 at 9:14 pm

        Thanks PJ..

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