Quick & Easy Rava Upma Recipe!

By : Sneha Singh August 16. 2025 ShutterStock

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Ingredients You’ll Need

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Roasting the Rava

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Tempering the Spices

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Adding Vegetables

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Cooking the Upma

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Final Touches

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Enjoy Your Rava Upma!

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