Cream of wheat's carbohydrates source is beneficial to mental energy.
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Triticum spp
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Farina, Semolina, Sooji (Hin.) Rava (Tam)
DID YOU KNOW?
As the name suggests, this is simply the creamiest (read starchiest!) portion of the wheat kernel or grain. The whole grain has a fine layer of bran that coats the inner grain which also contains the germ.
This layer and the germ of the wheat grain get separated in milling and the remaining portion known as the endosperm is then ground into a coarse powder that is known as Cream of Wheat (Semolina).
Typically served as a breakfast food, cream of wheat seems a reasonably healthy way known to start your morning off right.
A hot cereal that is similar to both porridge and oatmeal, cream of wheat is typically prepared with milk and is quick and easy to prepare in the US.
In South India, it is known as Rava and is used to prepare Upma which is a savory version of the porridge made with a variety of vegetables and spices.
Also used to make idlis and dosas. Click here for an oatmeal crepe recipe that also used Cream of Wheat.
KITCHEN PHARMACY
Recipes using this ingredient
Vegetable Couscous (Upma)
A twist on couscous, this South Indian breakfast is a nutritious blend of cream of wheat with vegeta...
Multigrain Crepes
A healthy riff on the French Crepe, American Pancake and the Indian Dosa ...
Saffron Cream of Wheat Pudding
Rich, sticky, delicious! Known as 'Rava Kesari' in India.Has the goodness of cream of wheat (also kn...
