Puffed Rice Upma

Puffed rice Upma is a popular dish of Rayalaseema, Andhra Pradesh. I learnt this recipe from my sister-in-law, she lives in Kurnool. Puffed Rice is also called Mamara/ Borugulu/Moori. This is very tasty breakfast entry and it is easy to make as well. Try to use “Kolhapuri puffed rice” for better results.

 

Ingredients:

• Puffed rice                250 grams
• Chopped onion         3tbsp
• Turmeric Powder      1tsp
• Salt                            tsp
• Coriander leaves for garnishing.

   
 Masala Ingredients:

• Fried chana dhal       2tbsp
• Fresh coconut           1tbsp
• Green chilies             2
• Salt                            1tsp

  Seasoning Ingredients:

• Mustard seeds           1tsp
• Cumin seeds              1tsp
• Chana dhal                 1 ½ tsp.
• Curry leaves                few
• Hing (Asafoetida)         2pinches
• Cooking oil                   2tbsp

Procedure:

• First soak puffed rice in a large container with water until all puffed rice completely immersed.  (approximately 5-10min.)

(You can see in below pic.)

• Squeeze the water completely from the puffed rice and keep the squeezed puffed rice aside.(Like in a below pic.)

• Now blend all the above mentioned masala ingredients like a fine powder.
• Mix this ground masala, salt and turmeric powder to the squeezed puffed rice.
• Take a wide sauté pan, put 2 tbsp. of cooking oil. Once the oil gets warm add the above mentioned seasoning ingredients.
• Then fry the chopped onions until golden brown.
• Now add the puffed rice mixture and fry it very well. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for about 10 min. Once in a while stir it.
• Now take this in a serving dish and garnish with coriander leaves.

Note: This recipe needs less chilies and salt.