Semolina

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