Upma

Ingredients :

Semolina / upma ravva : 2 cups

water : 4 cups

green chilli : 4 cut into small pieces

dry red chilli : 4

chana dal : 2 tbsp

urad dal : 1 tbsp

mustard seeds: 1 tsp

cumin : 1 tsp

peanuts : 2 tbsp

fried cashewnuts : few for garnishing

curry leaves : few

corriander leaves : 1/2 cup

onions : 1/2 cup cut lenghtwise

oil : 1 tbsp

ghee or clarified butter : 1 tbsp

Take a pan and dry roast the ravva. Roast until it emits out a nice aroma. Keep it aside. In the same pan add the oil and wait until it gets heated up. Now add in the mustard seeds and allow them to crackle. Add in the chana dal, urad dal, cumin, peanuts, green chillies,dry red chillies,curry leaves and onions in the same order. Keep mixing in between to avoid burning. Add in the corriander leaves, salt and water, bringing it to a boil.

Now keep mixing and add the ravva so that lumps do not form. Put the flame on medium and close the lid. Wait for about five minutes and mix once again. Switch off the stove.Wait for five minutes and serve hot garnished with cashews and ghee on top. Excellent with lime or mango pickle.