Upma

Serving : 2 Persons

Ingredients :

• 1 Cup Semolina (Rawa or Sooji)
• 1 Cup Yogurt (Curd) (Ideally Sour)
• 2 Cups Water
• 2 Tablespoon Ghee
• 1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds (Rai)
• 1/2 Teapsoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
• 1 Teaspoon Urid Dal
• 6-8 Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta)
• 1-2 Green Chillies (Hari Mirch) (Slit) (As Per Taste)
• Coriander Leaves (Kothmir) (Finely Chopped)
• Salt to Taste

Method :

• Heat 1 Tablespoon of Ghee in a Pan.
• Add Mustard Seeds and Urid Dal.
• When Urid Dal turns golden and mustard seeds start to crackle Add Curry Leaves.
• Add Green Chillies, Cumin Seeds and Semolina to the Pan.
• Roast Semolina till it becomes slightly golden.
• Remove from the Flame and keep it Aside.
• Take 1 Cup of Yogurt and add 2 Cups of Water to it.
• Warm the Curd Mixture in Microwave for 2 mins and keep it aside.
• Heat 1 Tablespoon of ghee in a Pan and add warm Curd Mixture to it.
• Add Salt to Taste and bring it to a boil.
• When the Yogurt starts boiling add Semolina mixture slowly.
• Stir Continously to avoid Lumps.
• After a Minute Remove from the Flame.
• Garnish the Upma with Coriander before serving.
• You can also add Cashew Nuts, Green Peas, Kishmis as per taste.