🍲✨ Khara Bath

(Savory Rava Bath)

Spicy, flavorful Karnataka-style semolina dish with vegetables and ghee

Spice Level: 🌢️🌢️🌢️
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Serves: 3–4
Calories (approx): ~200 kcal per serving

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🌿 Introduction

Khara Bath is a bold, aromatic cousin of Upma β€” a Karnataka-style savory rava dish infused with
ghee, vegetables, green chilies, sambar powder, and a touch of tomato for color and heat.
Rich, hearty, and full of spice, it’s the breakfast that wakes you up with joy and flavor.

β€œA spoonful of heat and heart β€” Karnataka’s morning melody.”

Khara Bath

(Savory Rava Bath)

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πŸ“ Ingredients

For Khara Bath

  • 1 cup rava (sooji / semolina)

  • 2 tbsp ghee

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 small tomato, chopped

  • 2 green chilies, sliced

  • 1 tsp grated ginger

  • 1 small carrot, diced

  • 2 tbsp peas

  • 2 cups hot water

  • Salt to taste

Spices

  • tsp sambar powder

  • ΒΌ tsp turmeric

For Tempering

  • 1 tsp mustard seeds

  • 1 tsp urad dal

  • 1 tsp chana dal

  • 1 sprig curry leaves

🍽️ Instructions

  • Roast the Rava – Dry roast rava until aromatic and lightly golden; set aside.

  • Prepare Tempering – Heat ghee; add mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, and curry leaves.

  • SautΓ© Aromatics – Add chilies, ginger, and onions. Cook until soft.

  • Add Vegetables – Mix in tomatoes, carrots, peas, turmeric, and sambar powder. SautΓ© well.

  • Pour Hot Water – Add water and salt. Bring to a rolling boil.

  • Add Rava – Lower heat and sprinkle roasted rava slowly while stirring constantly.

  • Steam & Serve – Cover for 2–3 minutes until soft, fluffy, and glossy with ghee.

🍷 Optional Serving Notes

Serve with Rava Kesari for the famous Karnataka β€œChow Chow Bath.” Pair with coconut chutney, curd, or a drizzle of ghee.

πŸ’¬ Soulful Note

Khara Bath carries the warmth of bustling Bengaluru darshinis β€” quick, flavorful, comforting plates that feel like home with every bite.

πŸ“š Cook’s Wisdom / FAQs

Cook's Wisdom

Tip: Always add rava slowly to avoid lumps.

  • Sambar powder gives Khara Bath its signature Karnataka flavor.

  • For hotel-style richness, add 2 tsp extra ghee at the end.

  • Use hot water only β€” cold water makes rava sticky.

  • Add a squeeze of lemon before serving for brightness.

πŸ“Š Nutrition (Per Serving β€” Approx.)

  • Calories 200

  • Protein 4g

  • Carbs 28g

  • Fat 7g

  • Fiber 2g

πŸƒπŸŒΆπŸƒ The Bottom Line

Bold, aromatic, and deeply satisfying β€” Khara Bath is the flavorful heart of Karnataka’s breakfast tradition.

🧑 Meet the Heart Behind the Spice

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Through Stirred By Spice, I share recipes that warm both the kitchen and the heart β€” where simple ingredients and warm flavors turn everyday meals into moments of connection.

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