Upma

Ingredients

• 1 cup coarse semolina (rava)
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 1 tsp chana dal
• 10 curry leaves
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green chilli
• 1 thumb ginger, grated
• 1/2 cup peas and chopped carrot
• 2.5 cups water
• Salt
• Lemon juice
• Coriander
• Cashews (optional)

Instructions

1. Dry-roast the semolina in a pan until lightly golden and aromatic; set aside.
2. In a separate pan, heat oil and pop the mustard seeds, dals and curry leaves.
3. Add the onion, chilli, ginger and vegetables; cook 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the water and salt; bring to a boil.
5. Slowly add the semolina in a stream, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
6. Cover and cook on low for 3 minutes.
7. Finish with lemon juice and coriander.

Serving suggestions

• Lovely with coconut chutney.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh; reheats with a splash of water.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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