Upma

Ingredients:-
Serves 2
semolina(suji) roasted-2 big bowls full
soaked grampulse(chana dal)- 2tbsp
finely chopped onion-2
kadhi leaves(kadhi patta)-8 to 10 leaves
whole red chilies-2 or 3
oil- 3tbsp
pure ghee-1tsp(optional for flavour)
spices-mustard (rai)-2tsp, salt to taste, sugar- 1 pinch
finely chopped vegetables(optional)-cauliflower, cabbage, peas, carrot
lemon juice-1tsp

Method:-

Put oil in a pan and allow it to heat. When the oil is hot, first put mustard seeds, chilies, onion and gram pulse. Sauté a bit then add all the vegetables. Sauté till they become soft. Now add water (double the quantity of suji i.e. 4 big bowls). Put salt and sugar. Boil it for sometime. Then add suji slowly with constant stirring so that no clumps may be formed. Keep stirring till whole of the water is absorbed. Now add pure ghee and lemon juice. Close the pan with a lid and keep it in a very low flame for 2 to 3 min. Now it is ready to serve garnished with cilantro.

Tips:-

1. If you want to make it softer use half cup water more.
2. It will taste better with coconut chutney.