Upma

Upma is very popular breakfast in south India. It is healthy as well as fast and easy to prepare. Semolina is cooked in water and an easy tadka does the magic. In this fast world in which we are living its becoming a common that people avoid breakfast. But remember its most important part of your daily meal. This fast and healthy breakfast can give us energy for our daily work.

Ingredients

Semolina/ suji/ rawa  - 1 cup

Water  - 3 cups

Green chilies(Finely chopped)  - 2 pieces

Onion(Finely chopped)  - 1 medium

Curry leaves  - 7-8

Black mustard  - a pinch

Chana dal  - around 1 tablespoon

Oil   - 1 tablespoon

Dalda/ vanaspati  - ½ tablespoon

Salt to taste

Method:

Heat dalda in a pan. When it melts add semolina and roast it for 3-4 minutes on low flame.

Add oil in a pan when it becomes hot add curry leaves and black mustard. When it crackles add chana dal and saute for 2 minutes.

Now add onions and green chilies and fry for 2 minutes. Add water and bring it to boil.

When it boils add semolina and salt. Mix and cook till semolina absorbs all water.

P.S.- Measure semolina and water with the same cup. Remember water should be three times in volume to semolina. Add chilli according to your preference.