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Looking for a healthy, protein-packed South Indian dish? Try Umpa – these savory steamed lentil cakes are fluffy, flavorful, and super nutritious! Made with urad dal, rice, and semolina, Umpa is the perfect choice for breakfast or a light snack. In this video, we’ll show you how to make this delicious recipe with easy step-by-step instructions. 😊

Umpa, a traditional South Indian steamed lentil cake, is packed with protein and flavor, similar to idlis but made from different lentils and grains. These savory cakes are perfect for breakfast or as a light snack.

Ingredients
For the Umpa Batter
1 cup split black gram dal (urad dal), soaked for 4-5 hours
½ cup rice (any medium-grain rice works well), soaked for 4-5 hours
½ cup semolina (rava/sooji)
½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds, soaked with urad dal
Salt to taste
For Tempering
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated ginger
¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing) (optional)
Optional Add-ins
1 grated carrot
2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

Step 1: Preparing the Batter
Drain the soaked urad dal and rice. Grind them together in a blender with some water until smooth but slightly coarse. The consistency should resemble a thick pancake batter.
Add the semolina (rava) to the batter and mix well.
Season with salt and allow the batter to ferment for 6-8 hours or overnight in a warm place. The batter should rise and become airy.

Step 2: Tempering
In a small pan, heat oil over medium heat.
Add mustard seeds. When they start to splutter, add cumin seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, and grated ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the asafoetida, then pour this tempered mix into the batter, stirring well to combine. Optionally, add grated carrots and coriander leaves at this stage.

Step 3: Steaming
Grease the molds of an idli steamer or small round molds.
Pour the batter into each mold, filling it about ¾ of the way.
Steam for 15-20 minutes on medium-high heat until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Step 4: Serve
Carefully remove the umpa from the molds and serve hot.
Pair with coconut chutney, sambar, or a tangy tomato chutney for a complete meal.