Upma

Breakfast is the most important meal in our family and we try to get in a good wholesome breakfast and this one is a quick easy recipe,packed with a ton of flavor.

Upma

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Rava (Cream of wheat)
• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 5-6 curry leaves
• 1-2 green chillies slit lengthwise (adjust based on spice level)
• 1" piece of ginger finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dhal
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp chilli powder
• 2 medium-sized onions,finely chopped
• 1 medium tomato,finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• 2 and half cups of water
• Cilantro (2 tablespoon,finely chopped)

Preparation:

• Roast the rava in a pan on low heat till it turns golden in color.
• Stir frequently and do not allow it to brown. Once done,keep aside.
• Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds,when they start to splutter,add the curry leaves and green chillies,fry on low heat for a few seconds.
• Add the urad dhal and saute real quick,it browns very quickly
• Add the chopped onion and fry till translucent and soft.
• Add the chopped ginger and saute for another quick minute.      
• Add the chopped tomatoes and cook till its soft.
• Add the chopped cilantro leaves.
• Add the turmeric powder and chilli powder.
• In another pan bring 2 and half cups of water to a boil and add salt to it( taste the water and adjust the level of salt according to taste)
• Add the roasted semolina  to the onion and tomato mixture,mix well and add the boiling water to this mixture,give this mixture a stir)
• Cover the pan with a fitted lid.
• Simmer and cook till the Upma on low heat until it is cooked ( usually take 5 to 6 minutes.
• Once done,let this umpa sit for another minute.
• Add a tablespoon of ghee (optional,it tastes better with the ghee)
• Garnish with chopped cilantro.