SCIENTIFIC NAME :
MEDICINAL VALUE :
Helps in smooth functioning of heart and kidney. Can control or reduce weight, blood sugar level. Boosts immune system.
NUTRIENT VALUE :
low fat, rich in carbohydrate, protein, calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin E, B etc
CULINERY AND OTHER VALUES :
A main ingredient in the famous indian breakfast, upma. Used in various dishes like cakes, breads, biscuits etc to add crispiness.
GLOSSARY :
- English : Semolina
- Tamil : Ravai
- Malayalam : Rava
- Telugu : Bombai Rawa
- Kannada : Sajeegai / Ravae
- Hindi : Sooji / Ravo
- Bengali : Sooji
- Gujarati : Sooji / Ravo
- Konkani : Lellav / Rovo / Soji / Rulaun
- Marathi : Ravaa
- Oriya : Suji
- Punjabi : Suji
- Tulu : Sajjige
Recipes with semolina:
1) Semolina(Rava) Dhokla
2) Semolina Dhokla
3) Semolina(Rava) Unniyappam
4) Semolina Ladoo
