{"id":22181,"date":"2025-11-21T14:15:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T08:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drmohans.com\/backend\/?p=22181"},"modified":"2025-11-21T14:15:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T08:45:37","slug":"semiya-upma-calories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drmohans.com\/backend\/semiya-upma-calories\/","title":{"rendered":"Semiya Upma Calories: Is It Really Lighter Than Rava Upma?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Semiya Upma Calories: Is It Really Lighter Than Rava Upma?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Many people choose semiya upma thinking it is \u201clighter\u201d than rava upma. It looks delicate, feels airy, and seems gentler on the stomach. But surprisingly, semiya upma and rava upma are not as different as they look \u2014 and in some cases, semiya upma can actually be heavier<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s see why.<\/p>\n

Why People Think Semiya Upma Is Light<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Thin strands look less filling<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The noodle-like structure makes people assume it contains fewer calories.<\/p>\n

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    1. Cooks softer and faster<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Semiya upma feels less dense, and people mistake softness for lightness.<\/p>\n

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      1. No roasting aroma<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Since semiya doesn\u2019t need roasting like rava, it gets labelled as \u201csimple\u201d or \u201cless rich\u201d.<\/p>\n

        But the visual is misleading.<\/p>\n

        The Hidden Calorie Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        1. Semiya needs more oil<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          To prevent sticking and clumping, many add 1\u20132 tablespoons of oil, especially with roasted semiya. This increases hidden fat.<\/p>\n

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          1. Semiya is refined (maida-based)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Most store-bought semiya is made from refined wheat flour. This means:<\/p>\n