Khara bath is the most popular Breakfast recipe in Karnataka. Kharabath is nothing but Semolina/Sooji/Upma Rava cooked in lots of ghee and oil with vegetables and spices. In Bangalore, there is no breakfast menu without khara bath in hotels. It is also served as “Chow Chow bath” along with a scoop of Kesari bath. I have also shared Chow Chow Bath recipe here.
Among all the hotels that serve khara bath, Brahmin’s coffee bar kharabath is the most popular one. Any body who visit Bangalore for the first time would wish to try Idli, khara bath, coconut chutney and filter coffee in brahmin’s coffee bar. I am happy that I have tasted it twice with my School moms friends in Gandhi Bazaar.
After tasting there, I have tried several times to recreate the same at home by referring so many recipes and youtube videos. But nothing came up to the mark. Recently I came across Shanthi mam’s recipe using bath powder which was very different from other recipes I had tried. So I bookmarked and tried it today for our breakfast. It came out really well and I was completely happy with the result. I won’t say it tasted 100% like Brahmin’s coffee bar ones. But it was close it. Sendhil liked it a lot and he was full of praises. What else I need to post this recipe.
To get the actual taste of karabath, you must add more ghee, oil. So please don’t hesitate to use it. After all we are going to make it once in a while. Don’t worry about the Calories and just enjoy this Karnataka delicacy at home.
Lets see how to make Karnataka most popular Kharabath recipe with stepwise pictures !
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Khara bath recipe
Khara bath recipe - Karnataka's most popular breakfast recipe
Cuisine: South Indian
Category: Breakfast
Serves: Serves 2-3
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Total time: 30 Minutes
INGREDIENTS
- Upma Rava/Sooji/Semolina - 1 cup
- Water - 4 cups
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
- Grated coconut - 2 tsp
- Salt - as needed
To saute
- Cooking oil - 2 tbsp
- Ghee - 2 tbsp ( Skip oil and use 4 tbsp ghee alone for rich taste)
- Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Urad dal - 1 tsp
- Chana dal - 1 tsp
- Cashew nuts - few
- Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
- Green chilli - 2 nos (finely chopped)
- Grated ginger - 1/2 tsp
- Tomato - 1 no( finely chopped)
- Curry leaves - few
- Coriander leaves - to garnish
- Lemon juice - few drops ( optional)
For Bath powder ( to dry roast) or
use readymade 1 tbsp vangi bath powder- Dhania/coriander seeds - 1.5 tsp
- Chana dal - 1 tsp
- Urad dal - 1 tsp
- Red chillies - 4nos
- Cinnamon - 2 inch stick
- Cloves - 3 nos
- Black stone flower - 1 no ( optional)
- Hing/Asafetida - a pinch
- Grated coconut - 1 tsp
OR
Vangi bath powder - 1 to 2 tbsp (adjust)
METHOD
- Dry roast the rava in a kadai till rava becomes non sticky.Do in medium flame. Remove the roasted rava in a plate. Dry roast all the ingredients given under”To bath powder” and powder them nicely.Store this powder in a box and use it whenever needed. Instead of this powder, you can use Vangi bath powder too. Finely chop the tomato and chillies. You can also use 1 finely chopped Bangalore brinjal.
- Heat oil + ghee ( or ghee alone) in a kadai and splutter mustard seeds.Add urad dal, chana dal, cashews, curry leaves, finely chopped green chillies, ginger and tomato.Saute well till tomato turns mushy.
- Add water,turmeric powder and salt.When the water comes to a boil,simmer the flame and add roasted rava in one hand.Mix it using the other hand.
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When the rava starts to thicken by absorbing all the water,add 1 tbsp of bhath powder.Mix well and cover the kadai with a lid.Simmer the flame.After the rava is cooked well,add 1 tbsp of ghee,2 tsp of grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves.Mix well and serve hot with coconut chutney ! Enjoy !
NB: Add more ghee and oil if you want exact hotel style upma.Add more water to get even more soft upma.
- If you don't want to make bath powder replace it with 1 tbsp of vangi bath powder or 1 tsp of Garam masala powder.
Enjoy your breakfast with khara bath,coconut chutney and filter coffee.This is how it is served in Brahmin’s coffee bar, Bangalore :) .
FAQs
Khara Bath (Upma) is similar to upma but has roasted masala. It is made of rava/ sooji and vegetables. A popular breakfast dish relished all over Karnataka, Khara Bath also known as Chaw Chaw Bath. Khara Bhath is available in all the South Indian restaurants along with kesari which is like Sooji Halwa.
What is Khara bath made of? ›
Khara Bath also known as Rava Bath is a breakfast from Karnataka. It is made with semolina, mix veggies, curry leaves and spices. Khara bath is a variation of the most popular Rava Upma. It is commonly seen on the menus of Karnataka Tiffin Centers & Restaurants.
How many calories are in a Khara bath? ›
| Nutrition Facts (Approx.,) |
|---|
| Servings per container: 1 Serving size: 80g (Dry wt) |
|---|
| Energy 362kcal | 18% |
| Protein 7.7g | |
| Total Carbohydrate 49g | 18%* |
12 more rowsThere is no evidence or belief why it is called a Chow-Chow bath, however, a mixture of sweet and spicy savoury was called a chow-chow bath. Most of the popular darshini hotels or iconic restaurants like MTR, Brahmin'café, Kamat's, and Vidhyarthi Bhavan serve Chow-Chow baths along with other savouries.
Which is healthier upma or poha? ›
In terms of carbohydrates, upma is better because sooji /rawa/ Semolina is a complex carbohydrate which is low in glycemic index( the sugar is released slowly into your blood stream without spiking your blood sugar level). Whereas poha is simply flattened rice and is less complex than Semolina.
Is upma healthy or unhealthy? ›
There are 210 calories in a single serving of 100 grams of Upma, also known as Uppittu or Uppumavu. Upma is a very healthy dish, with each serving containing a healthy mixture of carbohydrates, fibre, fat, proteins, and a range of minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and iron.
What is upma called in karnataka? ›
Etymology
| Language | Roman Transliteration | Native Unicode |
|---|
| Kannada | Uppittu, kharabath | ಉಪ್ಪಿಟ್ಟು, ಖಾರಬಾತ್ |
| Tamil | Uppuma | உப்புமா |
| Malayalam | Uppumavu | ഉപ്പുമാവ് |
| Telugu | Upma, Uppindi | ఉప్మా, ఉప్పిండి |
6 more rowsRava kesari also known as kesari bath is a popular south Indian breakfast dessert made of semolina, ghee,saffron,nuts and sugar. Rava meaning semolina and kesari refers to saffron color. It is flavored with cardamom powder.
What is the name of UPMA in Bangalore? ›
I absolutely adore this variation of rava upma, called Khara Bath in local parlance. I present to you today the recipe for Bangalore-style Khara Bath, the way I learnt to make it years ago from an aunt of mine. You can use either fine sooji (aka rava or semolina) or the thicker Bansi rava to make Khara Bath.
How many calories are in UPMA? ›
How many calories are in one cup upma?
| Quantity (in grams) | Upma Calories (kcal) |
|---|
| Small cup (100 grams) | 112 |
| Medium cup (200 grams) | 224 |
| Large cup (300 grams) | 336 |
Dec 20, 2022
How many calories does one serving of Kesari Bhaat have? One serving of Kesari Bhaat gives 321 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 206 calories, proteins account for 14 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 101 calories.
How many calories are in a Virgin Mary? ›
Is chow chow bath healthy? ›
The dish is made with three main ingredients: Kesari Bath (a sweet dish made with semolina), Khara Bath (a savory dish made with semolina), and coconut chutney. All of these ingredients are safe for pregnant women to eat. Rava Kesari, being made of Semolina is a good source of carbohydrates, which provides energy.
Why do Chow Chows lick feet? ›
We call this skin allergy “atopy”, and Chow Chows often have it. Commonly, the feet, belly, folds of the skin, and ears are most affected. Symptoms typically start between the ages of one and three and can get worse every year. Licking the paws, rubbing the face, and frequent ear infections are the most common signs.
Why do Chow Chows walk funny? ›
Chow Chows are known for their mane of fur, like a lion, but remember that mane takes a lot of brushing. It might look like Chow Chows walk a bit funny compared to other dogs. This is because their back legs are totally straight.
Is POHA and UPMA the same? ›
Poha, a meal made from flattened rice, Upma, a savory semolina-based dish, and Idli, a steamed cake made from fermented rice and lentils, each have their unique set of features and culinary highlights.
What is Upma also known as? ›
Also called 'suji' or 'sooji' in Hindi and 'cream of wheat' or 'semolina' in English, it is simply granulated wheat. Thus this breakfast food is known as Suji ka Upma in North India. What really makes an upma recipe special are all the fried and sautéed ingredients that are used for tempering.
What is the difference between Upma and Uppittu? ›
Rice upma, which is mainly popular in Tamil Nadu and southern parts of Karnataka, is referred to as akki tari uppittu (rice coarse flour uppittu). Another variant of upma is prepared with grated coconut instead of onions, especially on holy days, when onion is avoided.
What is UPMA called in South? ›
Rava is the South Indian word for 'semolina' so it is also known as Rava Upma. Traditionally it is made with coarse ground rice or wheat but these days we also make it with many other ingredients like oats, vermicelli, poha, bread, quinoa etc.
Khara bath recipe - Karnataka's most popular breakfast recipe 
