Semolina(rava) Upma
Upma is a breakfast item in south Indian households and it is one dish which can be prepared in no time if you have all the ingredients ready beforehand, You can use semolina,or wheat rava or oats to make upma. I tried quite a few recipes till i found a method that works for me. So here goes my tried and tested version for soft fluffy upma. Ingredients: 1. Upma (semolina) - 2 cups 2. Shallots - 8 - 10 3. Ginger (minced) - 1 - 11/2 tsp 4. Green chilli - 2 5. Cashews - 10 (optional) 6. Raisins - 1/4 cup (optional) 7. Water (hot) - 2 cups 8. Oil - 1 tbsp Ghee - 2 tbsp 9. Urad dal - 1/2 tsp (optional) 10. Mustard seeds - 1 tsp 11. Curry leaves - a sprig (optional) 12. Salt - to taste Method: In a wok, heat the oil and ghee. Add the mustard seeds to this. When it starts spluttering add the urad dal(if using). Then add the chopped green chillies, give it a stir and add the minced ginger. Fry these for about 30 seco...