Upma mix
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups semolina / coarse rava / sooji
- 1-2 green chilis, chopped
- 1 tsp mustard seed
- 2 tbsp split Chana Dal (Bengal gram)
- 2 tbsp split Urad dal (Black gram)
- 12-15 curry leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro / coriander leaves
- 2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp asafetida (hing)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup cashew pieces (optional)
Method:
- Heat the oil in a pan on medium to high heat
- Add mustard seeds, channa dal and urad dal. Fry them till the dals become light brown
- Add green chilies, coriander leaves, curry leaves, cashew nuts and sauté for another 3-4 minutes. Sauté till there is no moisture left in curry leaves and green chilies and become crisp
- Add turmeric powder, hing / asafetida and mix well
- Add rava / sooji and roast on low to medium heat till it becomes light brown… about 8-10 minutes. Regularly keep stirring making sure rava does not burn or become dark in color (it wont taste good if it gets dark / burns)
- Add salt, sugar, lime juice, mix well and roast for 2-3 minutes till lime juice moisture is evaporated and the mix is dry without any lumps
- Turn off the heat and let it cool completely then store it airtight container in the refrigerator. You can use this mix to make upma for 4-6 weeks
Upma
Ingredients:
- 1 cup instant upma mix
- 2.5 cups water
Method:
- In a pan bring the water to boil and then slowly add the mix to the boiling water while constantly stirring it in the water
- Cover the lid and cook for 3-4 minutes on low heat
- Serve upma hot with coconut chutney
Serves:
Makes 2 cups of upma mix and 4 -6 servings of upma
Inspiration source:
https://www.indianveggiedelight.com/instant-upma-mix/
