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Classic Upma
Ingredients
- semolina (sooji)1 cup
- ghee2 tablespoons
- mustard seeds1 teaspoon
- urad dal1 teaspoon
- chana dal1 teaspoon
- onion1 medium
- green chilies2 pieces
- ginger1 inch
- curry leaves10-12 leaves
- carrot1 medium
- green peas1/4 cup
- bell pepper1/4 cup
- water2 cups
- saltto taste
- lemon juice1 tablespoon
- coriander leaves2 tablespoons
Instructions
- 1
Heat a pan on medium flame and dry roast 1 cup of semolina (sooji) until it turns light golden brown. Set aside.
- 2
In the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee.
- 3
Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 4
Add 1 teaspoon of urad dal and 1 teaspoon of chana dal. Fry until they turn golden brown.
- 5
Add 1 medium finely chopped onion, 2 finely chopped green chilies, 1 inch grated ginger, and 10-12 curry leaves. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
- 6
Add 1 medium finely chopped carrot, 1/4 cup green peas, and 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 8
Gradually add the roasted semolina while continuously stirring to avoid lumps.
- 9
Cook on low flame until the semolina absorbs all the water and reaches a thick consistency.
- 10
Turn off the heat and add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix well.
- 11
Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander leaves.
- 12
Serve hot.
