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This Shavige Uppittu Recipe is a delicious upma variety with the star ingredient rice vermicelli or rice semiya or akki shavige. A staple breakfast dish from the cuisine of Karnataka, since it is made with rice sevai, it is also called as Rice Vermicelli Upma. The recipe is simple and easy, does not have many ingredients and makes for a delicious as well as filling and comforting breakfast dish. You can make this upma variant in place of the regular upma that is made with rava or suji.

Shavige Bath served on a white plate with a small cubed lemon in the center.Shavige Bath served on a white plate with a small cubed lemon in the center.

About Shavige Uppittu

Upma and Poha are obvious choice of dishes for breakfast or brunch snacks at home, as these get done quickly and do not take much time.

In the vibrant culinary tapestry of Karnataka, Shavige Uppittu Recipe stands out as a beloved dish that combines the delicate texture of rice vermicelli with a burst of aromatic spices, coconut and herbs, creating a wholesome and flavorful meal to start your day.

The word Shavige stands for vermicelli and Uppittu means upma in Kannada. The choice of the vermicelli can be either wheat based, rice based or millet based. Usually I use rice vermicelli to make this uppittu.

To begin this Shavige Uppittu Recipe, the rice vermicelli is cooked well in water, setting the stage for a symphony of flavors.

In a pan, a tantalizing blend of mustard seeds, green chilies, ginger, onion, curry leaves and cashews sizzles in hot oil, infusing it with a fragrant base that forms the backbone of this dish.

The final touch of freshness comes from a garnish of chopped coriander leaves, grated fresh coconut and a squeeze of lemon, adding a burst of color, a hint of sweetness and sourness that harmonizes with the savory notes of this Shavige Uppittu Recipe.

On occasions, I also make this Shavige Uppittu Recipe with some vegetables added to it. When short of time, I don’t add the veggies.

But to make it healthier, you can add grated vegetables like carrots, French beans or bell peppers. You can also add steamed green peas.

If you prefer to make the rice vermicelli yourself, have a look at my Idiyappam recipe which details the complete process of making rice vermicelli from scratch.

Once you make these homemade rice vermicelli, you only need to mix it with the tempered or sautéed ingredients.

I would even like you to try some other nutritious breakfast options like Oats Upma, Tomato Upma and Vermicelli Upma.

Served hot and steaming, Shavige Uppittu Recipe is a celebration of Karnataka’s rich culinary heritage, inviting you to savor each spoonful of its hearty goodness and aromatic flavors, making it a perfect start to any day.

A flavorful breakfast dish that pairs well with some hot Chai or Coffee too. You can also serve it with coconut chutney.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to make Shavige Uppittu

Cook Rice Vermicelli (Akki Shavige)

1. On high heat, bring 5 cups of water to a boil in a pan.

If you decide to use wheat vermicelli, then first roast the vermicelli strands until golden and then cook them in hot water.

boiling water in a pan to cook rice vermicelli.boiling water in a pan to cook rice vermicelli.

2. Take 1¾ cups rice vermicelli (rice seviyan or akki shavige) and add to the boiling water.

I used MTR rice vermicelli.

adding rice vermicelli to boiling water. adding rice vermicelli to boiling water.

3. Stir and mix gently.

stirring rice vermicelli gently into the water. stirring rice vermicelli gently into the water.

4. Cook the rice vermicelli on medium to high heat.

cooking rice vermicelli in boiling water. cooking rice vermicelli in boiling water.

5. Cook the rice vermicelli according to the package instructions or until the strands are cooked well and softened.

rice vermicelli cooked well. rice vermicelli cooked well.

6. It took me around 10 minutes for the rice vermicelli to cook on medium heat.

rice vermicelli cooked well. rice vermicelli cooked well.

7. Drain the rice vermicelli in a strainer. Set aside.

draining cooked rice vermicelli. draining cooked rice vermicelli.

Sauté Ingredients

8. Heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil in another pan. Add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and let them crackle.

You can also use any other oil instead of coconut oil. But coconut oil gives a good flavor.

You can also add 1 teaspoon each of Bengal gram (chana dal) and black gram (urad dal) and fry till golden.

crackling mustard seeds in hot coconut oil in a pan. crackling mustard seeds in hot coconut oil in a pan.

9. Next, add 12 to 15 cashews.

Cashews can be kept whole or halved.

cashews added to the pan. cashews added to the pan.

10. Sauté until the cashews turn a bit golden.

sautéing cashews till light golden. sautéing cashews till light golden.

11. Add 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger and ½ teaspoon finely chopped green chilies. Stir and sauté for 5 to 10 seconds.

Add more green chilies to make a spicy upma.

finely chopped ginger and green chilies added to the pan. finely chopped ginger and green chilies added to the pan.

12. Then, add ⅓ cup finely chopped onion and 10 to 12 curry leaves.

finely chopped onions and curry leaves added to the pan. finely chopped onions and curry leaves added to the pan.

13. Sauté until the onions soften and turn translucent. Don’t brown them.

sautéing onions. sautéing onions.

Make Shavige Uppittu

14. Add the cooked rice vermicelli.

cooked rice vermicelli added to onion mixture to make shavige uppittu recipe. cooked rice vermicelli added to onion mixture to make shavige uppittu recipe.

15. Stir very well with the rest of the sautéed ingredients.

rice vermicelli stirred well with the sautéed ingredients. rice vermicelli stirred well with the sautéed ingredients.

16. Season with salt and mix again.

adding salt to shavige uppittu recipe. adding salt to shavige uppittu recipe.

17. Stir and add 4 to 5 tablespoons grated fresh coconut. Stir again and turn off the heat.

grated fresh coconut added to shavige uppittu recipe. grated fresh coconut added to shavige uppittu recipe.

18. Garnish with some coriander leaves and serve Shavige Uppittu hot, plain or with Coconut Chutney.

Drizzle some lemon juice while serving, as per your taste. You can also add lemon juice towards the end and give a final stir.

shavige uppittu recipe served on a white plate with a lemon wedge kept on top. shavige uppittu recipe served on a white plate with a lemon wedge kept on top.

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Shavige Uppittu Recipe (Rice Vermicelli Upma)

This Shavige Uppittu Recipe is a delicious upma variety made with rice vermicelli or rice sevai or akki shavige. A staple breakfast dish from the cuisine of Karnataka, since it is made with rice vermicelli, it is also called Rice Vermicelli Upma. This simple recipe makes for a filling and comforting breakfast.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

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Cooking Akki Shavige (Rice Vermicelli)

  • On a high heat bring 4.5 to 5 cups water to a boil in a pan.

  • Add the rice vermicelli to the boiling water.

  • Stir gently and cook the vermicelli on a medium to high heat.

  • Cook the vermicelli according to the package instructions or until they are tender and softened.

  • Drain all the water from the cooked vermicelli using a strainer. Keep the cooked rice shavige aside.

Making Shavige Uppittu

  • In another pan, heat coconut oil. You can also use any other oil instead of coconut oil.

  • Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  • When the mustard seeds are almost done with the crackling, add cashews. The cashews can be kept whole or halved.

  • Fry until the cashew get a bit golden.

  • Add finely chopped ginger and green chilies. Stir and sauté for 5 to 10 seconds.

  • Next add finely chopped onions and curry leaves.

  • Sauté until the onions are softened. Don’t brown them.

  • Add the cooked rice vermicelli and mix very well with the rest of the sautéed ingredients.

  • Season with salt. Stir and add the grated coconut.

  • Mix again and turn off the heat.

  • Serve Shavige Uppittu hot as is or paired with coconut chutney. Do drizzle some lemon juice while serving. Also garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

  • You can also opt to add lemon juice on the uppittu, when it is cooked and give a final stir. Add lemon juice as per your taste.

  1. You can also add 1 teaspoon each of chana dal and urad dal in this recipe. These lentils have to be added along with the cashews, when the mustard seeds begin to crackle. Brown them and then add the ginger, green chilies, followed by onions and curry leaves.
  2. For kids reduce the green chilies or skip them entirely.
  3. Add some veggies like green peas, carrots, french beans, beets, bell peppers, and tomatoes if you like.
  4. Peanuts can be added instead of cashews.

Nutrition Facts

Shavige Uppittu Recipe (Rice Vermicelli Upma)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 506 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Sodium 608mg26%

Potassium 149mg4%

Carbohydrates 95g32%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 96IU2%

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 0.1mg7%

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.03mg2%

Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 23mg115%

Vitamin B6 0.1mg5%

Vitamin C 60mg73%

Vitamin E 0.1mg1%

Vitamin K 2µg2%

Calcium 50mg5%

Vitamin B9 (Folate) 248µg62%

Iron 1mg6%

Magnesium 37mg9%

Phosphorus 206mg21%

Zinc 1mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This Shavige Uppittu recipe from the archives was first published on March 2015. It has been updated and republished on June 2024.