Upma, uppumavu or uppittu is a dish originating from the indian subcontinent, most common in south indian, [1]maharashtrian, and sri lankan tamilbreakfast, cooked as a thick porridge from dry-roasted semolina or coarse rice flour.[2]various seasonings and/or vegetables are often added during the cooking, depending on individual preferences. Today it is popular in most parts of india and is prepared in various ways.