Upma

A traditional South Indian breakfast made from rawa or suji. Healthy, yummy and filling. And, the preparation time - 15 to 20 minutes :D .

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Cup Rawa/Suji/Semolina, roasted
• 1 Medium Onion, chopped finely
• 1/2 Carrot, chopped finely
• 1 Tbspn Green Peas
• 1 Green Chilly, chopped finely
• 1 Tspn Ginger, minced
• 1 Sprig Curry Leaves
• 1/4 Tspn Split Urad Dal
• 1/4 Tspn Split Chana Dal
• 1/4 Tspn Mustard Seeds
• 1/4 Tspn Cumin Seeds
• 1 Tbspn Peanuts
• 1 Tbspn Ghee or Oil

 METHOD

• Roast the suji in a pan or tawa till they look crisp. Do not let it brown. Keep aside.
• Heat a pan and add ghee/oil. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. As they begin to splutter add the urad dal and chana dal. Stir. Add the curry leaves and peanuts. Stir for a minute.
• Add the chopped onion, carrot and peas. Add salt and stir till the vegetables are soft and tender.
• Add the pre-roasted suji and mix. Stir for a couple of minutes. 
• Add about 2 cups of water and let the mix come to a boil. Now lower the flame and stir continuously till the water evaporates. 
• Switch of flame. Cover with a lid and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
• Suji Upma or Rawa Upma can be had with sambhar or curd or chutney or with anything your taste buds want you to !!