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Palakkad Ragi Upma
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Palakkad Ragi Upma

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Palakkad cooking — Palakkad Ragi Upma brings a shahi style touch with a classic upma finish. About 44 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 19 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Heavy Cream3 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Saffrona pinch
  • Cashews12, soaked
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Finger Millet (Ragi)1 cup

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Authentic Grandma's Karama Upma with Ragi(Banli Upma,Puli Upma) · on YouTube