Upma

Upama is one easy tiffin item that can be prepared for breakfast. My family likes the upma that I prepare at home than the ones available at restaurants, because I try to incorporate some vegetables to it. It not only adds colour to the recipe but also some health advantage. However, here I have presented the basic upma recipe that can be made in a jiffy. 

Ingredients:

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

Method:

Dry roast the semolina/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.  When the onions turn transparent, stir in the turmeric powder and the coriander leaves. Add required salt and water. When the water  begins to boil, reduce the flame and add the semolina/rava. Cook for few seconds stirring continuously. Add more oil if necessary. Close and cook till done. Serve along with red chutney or sambhar.