Suji /Semolina Upma

Ingredients:

Suji/Semolina – 1 cup
Oil
Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Channa Dal – 1 tsp
Raw Peanuts – 2 tbsp
Urad Dal – 1 tsp
Cashews – 1 tbsp (optional )
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Dry Red Chili – 1-2
Pinch of Asafoetida
Curry Leaves – few
Green Chili – 1 finely chopped
Ginger – 1 tsp, grated or use ginger paste
Onions – 1 small, finely chopped
Peas 1/4 cup
Salt – to taste
Water – 1.5 cups
Cilantro – garnish, finely chopped


Method:
1. Heat the pan, pour 1 tsp of Oil. Add the Suji and roast till it starts to get a little golden color
2. Once it beome golden brown.. remove it from gas
3. On medium heat, in a non-stick pan, add 1 tbsp of Oil. then add the Mustard Seeds.
4. Once they start popping, add in the Cumin Seeds, stir and add in Channa Dal & Peanuts.
5. Cook for a minute and then add Urad Dal and Cashews and allow them to turn light golden in color. Add Dry Red Chili, Turmeric Powder, Asafoetida(hing), Green Chili, Curry Leaves, Onions and Peas.
6. Saute until the Onions till they are cooked.( light golden color) and add salt (according to taste).
7. Add water into the pan. Mix well and allow the liquid to come to a boil.
8 . Once it comes to a boil, add Suji little at a time.Mix well
9  Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Serve with Cilantro as garnish (lime juice optional).