Uppu Sajjige is a no-onion no garlic dish made in South Karnataka for Ekadasi fasting. It can be served for breakfast /snack or even brunch. This is a completely #satvik dish. Do try it and let us know how you liked it . .
In Kannada, Uppu means salt, and sajjige means semolina / rava/ sooji. This quick upma-look alike was made by grandmom every thursday and saturday for her palahaaram (fasting) and Also Ekadasi when she wouldn't eat rice based dishes. In fact, she relished only this kind of upma even sans onions or garlic, especially when her ultra-orthodox elder sisters came over.
Come to think of it, both me and the younger one like this quick-to-make Sajjige a lot. The little one in fact calls this "Upma without seeds!!" Lol :-))
It requires exactly 10 mins and very few ingredients. Let's see how to make this.
Prep time : 5 mins, Cook time : 5-7 mins, Serves : 1 (or two toddlers)
Uppu Sajjige - Karnataka style Semolina pudding
Course : Snacks or breakfast
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Ingredients to make Uppu Sajjige
- 100 grams Fine Rava / Barik Sooji / Chiroti Rave
- 2 tablespoon Ghee / Thuppa
- 1 teaspoon oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Urad dal
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 3 cups of hot water
- ⅛ teaspoon Asafoetida / Hing
- ½ teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon Sugar (optional)
How to make Uppu Sajjige:
- In a pan, heat half the ghee and roast the sooji on medum flame till nicely roasted. Keep aside in a plate.
- In the same pan, heat the remaining ghee, splutter the urad dal, curry leaves if using and hing till urad dal turns golden brown.
- Add the water and bring to a rolling boil, add required salt and slowly stir in the roasted sooji.
- Add a sprinkle of sugar to balance out the Umami flavour, although sugar is totally optional
- Mix well to prevent any lumps.
- Cover and cook for 5-7 mins till soft and well done.
- Serve immediately with chilled curd / Menthye Thambli (spiced yogurt raita) or any pickle.
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Uppu Sajjige | Ekadasi Special | Satvik Breakfast ideas
Equipment
- Thick Bottomed Pan pref non stick / cast iron
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 100 grams Fine Semolina Barik Sooji / Chiroti Rave
- 2 tablespoon Ghee Thuppa
- 1 teaspoon oil optional
- 1 teaspoon split black gram Urad dal
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 3 cups of hot water
- ⅛ teaspoon Asafoetida Hing
- ½ teaspoon Salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Sugar optional
Instructions
- In a pan, heat half the ghee and roast the sooji on medum flame till nicely roasted. Keep aside in a plate.
- In the same pan, heat the remaining ghee, splutter the urad dal, curry leaves if using and hing till urad dal turns golden brown.
- Add the water and bring to a rolling boil, add required salt and slowly stir in the roasted sooji.
- Add a sprinkle of sugar to balance out the Umami flavour, although sugar is totally optional
- Mix well to prevent any lumps.
- Cover and cook for 5-7 mins till soft and well done.
- Serve immediately with chilled curd / Menthye Thambli (spiced yogurt raita) or any pickle.
capt says
Yummy for mom's with toddlers, even the elders would relish it too
MySpicyKitchen says
This looks like a simplified version of Upma. A good one for 3 ingredient recipes.
Pavani says
What a quick and easy dish that is. Simple and delicious.
Priya Suresh says
Super easy and a fabulous version of Upma Kalyani, lovely dish.
Harini R says
Simple and perfect for my little one!
malathy says
Upma is my favorite dish. This one is easy version of the same. Good one!
code2cook says
really satwik food. easy and quick to make.
Mayuri Patel says
Quick and easy dish and healthy too. Love this quick version of upma.
Chef Mireille says
what a quick and easy dish - sounds like the perfect comfort food
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
That is one quick and easy breakfast idea. Keeps you filled up or a while as well.
sushma says
Simple and healthy dish for kids
www.annapurnaz.in says
Some times simple dishes make you feel more satiated than fancy ones. Just like that I like simple khichdi with a tsp of desi ghee on the top...my comfort food, same way this upma seems to be a comfort food
Priya Vj says
I too love this simple and no fuss Sajjige. Remember amma telling me that my paati also would eat this during ekadasi ...ekadasi or no ekadasi,this ghee roasted rawa upma/sajjige is my all time favorite. Chiroti rawa used in upma and sheera gives a different texture in comparison to regular rawa .I have now switched over to chiroti rawa permanently
Kalyani says
yes chiroti rava is key here... and we love it for kesari or this sajjige!.
Renu says
Healthy and delicious breakfast and so easy to cook up too.
Kalyani says
Yes, it sure is quick and delicious
Jayashree T Rao says
I have never made upma with the fine rawa, should give it a try. It is definitely a quicker version with very few ingredients.
Kalyani says
Thanks Jayashree. Do try
Archana says
I used to hate this sajjige as a kid, but now I crave it. This is perfect for my next week.
Kalyani says
great ! Do try it next time
Seema says
The comfort of this simple recipe hits at a different level than just food. We enjoy making this when he weather is bad too.
Kalyani says
Thanks Seema. Glad you guys make this too