Is Upma — Semolina Porridge safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 480mg sodium, 210mg potassium, and 120mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Upma — Semolina Porridge more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇮🇳 India · Indian

Upma — Semolina Porridge

Roasted semolina cooked with vegetables, mustard seeds, curry leaves — South Indian breakfast.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

120mg

Phosphorus

120 / 800mg

480mg

Sodium

480 / 2000mg

210mg

Potassium

210 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-mineral breakfast.

Ingredients

Semolina (rava)
Mustard seed, curry leaf, ginger
Onion, peas, carrot

Breakfast Kidney Friendlier Semolina South Indian Upma Vegetable

Cooking Steps

1
Roast rava.
2
Temper spices.
3
Add water + rava + vegetables.

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