Uggani: Karnataka Famous Puffed Rice Upma For A Light Snack 

By Deepali Verma

April 25, 2024

The crunchy puffed rice and spicy kick are the stars of this dish. This summer, treat yourself to a rush of flavour that will delight both your taste buds and your stomach. 

Ingredients

Puffed Rice - 2 cups Urad Dal 1tsp Channa Dal 1tsp Peanuts - 1tbsp Oil- 1tbsp Mustard seed - ½ tsp Cumin seeds - ½ tsp Green chillies - 2,chopped Curry Leaves - 1sprig Turmeric powder - 1/2tsp Tomato - 1 chopped Onion - 1 chopped Lemon juice on top Chopped coriander for garnish 

Step 1 

Combine the puffed rice with water in a bowl and mix well. Remove any excess water and set aside. Fry the peanuts, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and dal in a hot pan until they turn golden brown. Sauté green chilies, curry leaves and onions. Add turmeric and salt. 

Step 2

After that, throw in some tomatoes and simmer them until they soften. After 3 minutes of cooking, add the puffed rice and cover. It will burn and stick if you use more than that. For the garnish, drizzle some green coriander and lemon juice.