May 16, 2025
BY: etimes.inSooji, also known as semolina or rava, is a coarse flour made from durum wheat and is a staple ingredient in many Indian households. It's highly versatile and used in both sweet and savory dishes, from soft idlis and crispy dosas to comforting halwas and quick breakfast porridges. Rich in iron and easy to digest, sooji is a popular choice for light yet satisfying meals. Tap next to learn about 10 ways to add sooji to your daily breakfast.
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It is the classic South Indian breakfast made by roasting sooji and cooking it with vegetables, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and spices.
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It is a quick version of idli made with sooji, yogurt, and a tadka of mustard seeds, green chili, and coriander.
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Sooji Chilla refers to a savory pancake made with sooji, curd, chopped veggies, and spices. Cook it like a dosa or cheela for a filling meal.
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It is a crisp and thin dosa made from a watery batter of sooji, rice flour, and all-purpose flour with onions and green chilies.
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This is an innovative toast made with a mix of sooji, yogurt, veggies, and spices to make a thick paste. It is then spread on bread and is toasted on a pan until crispy.
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To make this, cook sooji with milk or water; add jaggery or sugar and nuts for sweet, or spices and veggies for a savory version.
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It refers to a pancake made with sooji, yogurt, and a little baking soda. One can top it with honey and fruits.
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To make this dish, prepare a thick upma-style mixture, cool it, shape into balls, and steam. It makes for a great option for kids.
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It is a sweet and filling option made with ripe banana, sooji, ghee, jaggery, and cardamom — perfect for those with a sweet tooth.
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To make this South Indian snack, pour a sooji-based batter into an appe pan with chopped vegetables and spices in it. It’s crispy outside and soft inside and is best served with coconut chutney.
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