A last minute go to preparation is rava upma. I am reminded of the mom and pop eat out that my cousin used to eat with his friends in Coimbatore. Whatever you order, they would serve you upma first like an appetizer that he named the place 'compulsory upma'. Upma though made when you had no time is delicious and is a favorite for many people in my family. Here is a way that I love to make upma.
Gadgets:
Bowl
Wok
Spatula
Plate
Rava or Cream of wheat - 1 1/3 cup
Green chilis (de-seeded)-2
Cilantro- a few stands
Curry leaves - a few
Lentils- Channa dal and Udal dal - 2 tbsp each
Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
Onions- 2 chopped finely
Mixed veggies - 1 cup
Salt
Asafoetida- a few shakes.
Water - 2 2/3 cups
Oil - 2 tbsp
Ghee - 1 tsp
Preparation:
1. Heat the Wok and in the kettle boil 2 2/3 cup water.
2. Heat oil and ghee in the wok.When that warms up well add asafoetida, mustard seeds. When the seeds start to pop add the lentil and green chili.
3. When the lentils start to turn golden add chilis, onions, curry leaves and cook with a little salt until the onions turn translucent. Add mixed vegetables.
4. Add water and bring it to a boil and then add rava little at a time and mix the rava well.. Turn the heat to medium.
3. When the lentils start to turn golden add chilis, onions, curry leaves and cook with a little salt until the onions turn translucent. Add mixed vegetables.
4. Add water and bring it to a boil and then add rava little at a time and mix the rava well.. Turn the heat to medium.
5. Mix the upma well and then cover the wok and allow the upma to cook for 2 minutes.
10. After 2 minutes. Open and mix it once more and garnish with cilantro and a tsp of ghee. Serve hot.
Looks super!
ReplyDeleteUpma .... yummmmmmmm
ReplyDeleteLooks so colorful.
good job
Looks colorful. It is a healthy choice since you have added a lot of vegetables.
ReplyDeleteGood looking upma! Tastes great.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you make it so simple. Thanks!