Avarekaalu Akki Thari Uppittu | Hyacinth Beans Upma with Broken Rice | Breakfast Recipes

Name: Avarekaalu Akki Thari Uppittu | Hyacinth Beans Upma with Broken Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Rice Rava; 1/2 cup Hyacinth beans (field beans / Avarekalu); 2 TBSP oil; 2 tsp skip for vegan, and sub with 2 tsp oil; 1 tsp Mustard seeds; 1 tsp Split black gram (urad dal); 1/2 tsp ginger (grated); 2 Green chillies; 2 Dry Red chillies (halved); 1 sprig curry leaves; 2 tsp Coriander leaves; 2 tsp Coconut (fresh / frozen, grated); 1 tsp Lemon juice (opt. But recommended)

Published: Sep 2, 2013 · Modified: Feb 26, 2023 by Kalyani · This post may contain affiliate links · 36 Comments

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Upma with field beans (Avarekaalu)

There are upma lovers and then there is the hate club too too. Thankfully me and my family belong to the former and are always looking for newer varieties of Upma.

Upma / Savoury Pudding (aka Upma / or Uppittu (as its known in Kannada) made with Field Beans (or Avarekaalu) today . Avarekalu is also known as Mochai in TAmil or Val Papdi in Hindi / Gujrati

I do make different varieties of Upma with Lapsi (broken Wheat), Sevai (broken Vermicilli), Oats, Soji (Cream of Wheat) or even Poha and today's version comes with Broken Rice. This is generally made for breakfast or evening snacks.

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This Upma is a favourite amongst those whose roots belong to Bangalore, and in the Nov-Dec-Jan season when field Beans (or Avarekaalu) is available aplenty, there are a zillion dishes made out of this produce.

Today's is a favourite in my family, and the authentic version comes with using Broken Rice rather than
Sooji (Vermicelli) for this Upma. So, lets get cracking...

Prep time : 15 mins | Cook time : 15 mins | Serves : 2

Field Beans Savoury Pudding (Upma) made with Broken Rice - served best with plain curds

Notes:

1) Addition of onions is entirely optional, and I haven't added it - however, the dominance of the fresh field beans is the most important aroma in this Upma. Do not skip adding the ghee for a superior taste 🙂

2) You could make this Upma with ordinary sooji (cream of wheat also). Be sure to add slightly less water if doing so

3) Pressure cook the field beans with a pinch of salt and drain water before use.

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What you need to make Avarekalu Akki Thari Uppittu

Rice Rava (Cracked Raw Rice) - 2 cups
Field Beans - ½ cup
Oil - 2 TBSP
Ghee - 2 teaspoon (dont scrimp!)
Salt - to taste
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Hing / Asafoetida - a generous pinch
Urad Dal / Split black gram - 1 tsp
Grated Ginger - ½ teaspoon (optional but recommended)
Green chillies - finely chopped - 2
Red chillies- broken - 2 medium
Curry leaves & Coriander leaves - few
Grated coconut - 2 tsp
Lemon juice - ½ teaspoon (opt.)

How to make Avarekalu Akki Thari Uppittu

Deseed field beans from the pod, and pressure cook with a pinch of salt for 2-3 whistles. Drain
If you don't have access to a Pressure cooker, cook the beans in a pot of hot water and a pinch of salt till soft but not mushy
Bring 3.5 cups of water to a rolling boil.
In a pan, add 1 tablespoon oil. Splutter mustard, urad dal, hing, curry leaves, ginger and chillies. Saute for 1 min.
Add the broken rice (Rice Rava) and on a low-medium flame, fry for 2-4 mins till it emits a nice aroma but
doesn’t burn.
Transfer to a plate and cool
In the same pan, add the remaining oil and add the boiled field beans. Saute for about 2 mins.
Now add the boiling water, requisite salt and bring to a boil once more.
Add the roasted and tempered rava into the water, and stir continuously to ensure no lumps are formed.
Once its a gooey mass, tip in the ghee and chopped coriander and immediately cover tightly.
Cook on low flame for 6-7 mins or till done and the Upma leaves the sides of the pan.
Finish with grated coconut and lemon juice.
Switch off flame, and serve hot with plain curds or just sugar on the side :-))

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Avarekaalu Akki Thari Uppittu | Hyacinth Beans Upma with Broken Rice

Kalyani

A savoury pudding (upma) made with Avarekaalu or hyacinth beans. It is entirely gluten free and is served for breakfast or snack.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Breakfast, Tiffins

Cuisine Karnataka Cuisine, South Indian

Servings servings

Calories 597 kcal

Equipment

Pressure Cooker on use a deep bottomed thick pan
Thick Bottomed Pan
Pots and Pans

Ingredients

2 cups Rice Rava
½ cup Hyacinth beans field beans / Avarekalu
2 tablespoon oil
2 teaspoon skip for vegan, and sub with 2 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
1 teaspoon Split black gram urad dal
½ teaspoon ginger grated
2 Green chillies
2 Dry Red chillies halved
1 sprig curry leaves
2 teaspoon Coriander leaves
2 teaspoon Coconut fresh / frozen, grated
1 teaspoon Lemon juice opt. But recommended

Instructions

Deseed field beans from the pod, and pressure cook with a pinch of salt for 2-3 whistles. Drain
If you don't have access to a Pressure cooker, cook the beans in a pot of hot water and a pinch of salt till soft but not mushy
Bring 3.5 cups of water to a rolling boil.
In a pan, add 1 tablespoon oil. Splutter mustard, urad dal, hing, curry leaves, ginger and chillies. Saute for 1 min. Add the broken rice (Rice Rava) and on a low-medium flame, fry for 2-4 mins till it emits a nice aroma but doesn’t burn.
Transfer to a plate and cool
In the same pan, add the remaining oil and add the boiled field beans. Saute for about 2 mins.
Now add the boiling water, requisite salt and bring to a boil once more.
Add the roasted and tempered rava into the water, and stir continuously to ensure no lumps are formed.
Once it’s a gooey mass, tip in the ghee and chopped coriander and immediately cover tightly.
Cook on low flame for 6-7 mins or till done and the Upma leaves the sides of the pan.
Finish with grated coconut and lemon juice.
Switch off flame, and serve hot with plain curds or just sugar on the side :-))

Nutrition

Calories: 597kcalCarbohydrates: 109gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 107mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 118IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Avarekaalu upma, field beans, Hyacinth beans, No Onion No garlic, Tiffins, Upma, uppitt

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