MTR 3 Minute Seviyan Upma Review – Taste Meets Convenience

Rushed mornings? No time for an elaborate breakfast? Can’t do chilled, overnight oats anymore? This review might be worth a read.

MTR has an extensive range of RTE, quick-cooking breakfast, and dessert mixes where all you need to do is add hot water, set it aside for a few minutes, and your meal is ready. We tested another variant from this range, and here is our MTR 3 Minute Seviyan Upma review. Taste, texture, preparation, we discuss all details. Would we order this again?

Here is all you need to know about MTR Seviyan Upma.

What were the parameters we reviewed MTR Seviyan Upma across?

The taste, texture, and overall convenience were the prime parameters. 

1. Taste 

A rather fresh take on the classic semilan upma is the one made using seviyan or vermicelli. We were looking for the characteristic flavors of the region imparted through curry leaves, mustard and channa dal. Does this ready to cook meal taste fresh? How well is this seasoned?

2. Texture 

The texture of the vermicelli is the most important here. It shouldn’t be mushy and lumpy. The desired texture should be soft but with a firm bite.

What about the cashewnuts and chana dal? Did they retain a bite? 

3. Convenience

It claims that all you need is boiling water to prepare this upma. Fact or cap?

4. Other Parameters 

We also judged this across non-tasting parameters like price, packaging, shelf life.

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Price + Packaging

A 160-gram pack is priced at Rs 65/-. It claims to suffice 3 servings. This is a standard MTR pack with blue and yellow visuals. It is non-resealable.

Ingredients

The main ingredients are wheat semolina (65%), onion flakes, interesterified vegetable fats, cashewnuts (6%), iodised salt, bengal gram splits, green chilli (3%), curry leaves (1%), sugar, maltodextrin (corn), ginger, mustard (15%), turmeric powder, acidity regulators (INS 330, INS 334), and natural flavoring substances. 

How we made it

The pack recommends two methods of preparation- cooking in a pan or in a microwave. 

In a pan, add 485 ml boiling water with the entire vermicelli mix. Stir the components well and cover this, letting it cook for three minutes. Take it off the flame, let it rest for a minute before serving. 

Method two is cooking in a microwave. For this, you add 375 ml boiling water in a bowl with the vermicelli mix, and stir them well. Put this bowl in the microwave and cook for three minutes. Before serving, cover and let the upma sit for a minute. 

Taste + Texture

The seasoning and flavors are spot-on. Fresh, natural, and bold, we loved the innate South Indian flavors imparted by curry leaves and mustard seeds. The salt and spice levels were fairly balanced. This had a mild green chilli kick which we really appreciated. The onions were adding a crunch and natural sweetness that tied the entire meal together. Fresh tasting cashew nuts and dal retained a soft crunch. 

We also liked how this had zero oily/rancid aftertaste which is a common occurrence in packaged foods. 

Another observation was the pack claims this is good for three servings but we think this is apt for two proper servings without other accompaniments (juices, pieces of toast, omlette, etc. However, as a snack (smaller portion than breakfast) this would suffice 3 servings. 

Cherry on top? It looks appetizing, and not a gloopy mess.

Here are some interesting FAQs on MTR Seviyan Upma.

Ummmhmmm, yum! Mishry had a delightful experience with MTR 3 Minute Seviyan Upma. Not only is it exceptionally effortless to prepare, but it also makes for a filling, flavorful meal. 

We really liked this. Have you tried MTR RTE meals before? Would you give this a go?