Breakfast

Upma

Savoury rava porridge with curry leaves, mustard, and coconut — a quick Kerala breakfast.

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Upma is roasted rava cooked to a soft mash with mustard, curry leaves, green chilli, and often grated coconut or vegetables. It is the fast breakfast of Kerala kitchens and railway canteens, eaten with banana, sugar, or coconut chutney.

Course Breakfast

Region Statewide

Typically with Banana, sugar, or coconut chutney

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