Orggu
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Buy millet rava (semolina) online — 8 types of unpolished millet rava for upma, pongal, khichdi, dosa & more. Healthier than wheat rava, gluten-free, and cooks in 10 minutes.
Millet rava is millet grain that has been broken into coarse granules — similar to wheat rava (sooji/semolina) but made from millets instead. It cooks faster than whole grain millet (10 minutes vs 20 minutes) and is the perfect ingredient for making millet upma, pongal, khichdi, idli, and dosa.
All millet rava at Orggu is made from unpolished millets — the bran layer is intact, meaning you get the full fiber and mineral benefits that are lost in polished millet rava.
Millet rava is coarsely broken millet grain, similar to wheat semolina (sooji) but made from millets. It cooks in 10 minutes and is used for upma, pongal, khichdi, and other quick-cook dishes.
Dry roast 1 cup millet rava for 2-3 minutes. In another pan, temper mustard, urad dal, curry leaves, onion, and green chili in oil. Add 2.5 cups water, salt, bring to boil. Add roasted rava, stir well, cover and cook 5-7 minutes.
Yes, millet rava is gluten-free, has lower GI, more fiber, and more minerals than wheat rava. It is especially better for diabetics, PCOS, and weight management.
Foxtail millet rava is the most popular choice for upma — it has a mild flavour and fluffy texture similar to wheat rava upma. Kodo and little millet rava are also excellent.
Yes, millet rava can be soaked and ground for dosa/idli batter. Mix 1 part millet rava with 1 part urad dal, soak overnight, grind, and ferment. Makes excellent crispy dosas.
