Rava Upma

Ingredients

• rava (sooji)1 cup
• mustard seeds1 tsp
• urad dal1 tsp
• chana dal1 tsp
• onion1 no.
• green chilli2 no.
• ginger1 tsp
• curry leaves1 sprig
• cashews (optional)10 no.
• ghee2 tbsp
• water2.5 cup
• salt1 tsp
• lemon (optional)1/2 no.

Method

1. 1Dry roast the rava on low flame until fragrant and set aside. · 5m
2. 2Heat ghee and temper mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, cashews and curry leaves. · 3m
3. 3Add onion, green chilli and ginger and saute until the onion turns soft. · 4m
4. 4Pour in water with salt and bring to a rolling boil. · 4m
5. 5Lower the flame and add the roasted rava in a steady stream, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. · 3m
6. 6Cover and cook for 2 minutes, then fluff up, squeeze lemon over and serve hot. · 3m