Semolina kitchdi

Rava kitchdi is another version of upma with vegetables.

Ingredients:

• Bombay Rava (semolina)-1 cup
• Water-2 1/2 cups.
• Onion-1 (chopped finely)
• Green chillies-3 (chopped finely)
• Ginger-1/2 inch piece (chopped finely)
• Chopped carrot-1/4 cup
• Green peas-1/4 cup
• Curry leaves- few.
• Chopped coriander leaves (chopped)- 1tsp
• Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
• Chilly powder-1/2 tsp
• Mustard seeds-1tsp
• Salt & oil as required.

Method:
Dry roast the rava till it gives a good aroma. Keep it aside.
In a frying pan or kadai, fry the mustard seeds with little oil. When it crackles, add the onions, green chillies, ginger, and curry leaves and fry till the onions turn transparent. Stir in the turmeric powder, chilly powder and the coriander leaves. Add the carrots, green peas, salt and water and cook till the vegetables are done. Then reduce the flame and add the rava stirring continuously. Add more oil. Close and cook for few minutes.

Note: If blanched vegetables are added, reduce the water to 2 cups.