Semiya Upma

Ingedients:                                                                                                                              

vegetables-carrots(2),peas(1small cup),beans(200grams),potato(2)

rava semiya-500grams

green chillies-4

coconut-1 small cup

ginger-1 inch piece

coriander leaves/cilantro-1 small bunch

oil(ground nut oil/sunflower oil)- 4 tablespoons

salt(crystals/powder) to taste

mustard seeds-1/2 teaspoon

urd dal-1 teaspoon

bengal gram dal-1 teaspoon

turmeric powder-1/2 teaspoon

asafoetida-1/4 teaspoon

curry leaves-8 to 10

Method of preparation:

1.Dice all the vegetables and wash them thoroughly.

2.Cook all the vegetables either in pressure cooker or in an open pan.

3.This is the uncooked semiya that is roasted (readily available).

4.Cut coconut into small pieces.Grind together fried green chillies and coconut pieces in a mixer.

5.Grate ginger and keep aside.

6.Grate coconut and keep aside .

7.Boil about 400ml of water,add the cooked vegetables,ground paste,salt,pinch of turmeric,seasoning of mustard seeds and asafoetida.Add the readily available roasted semiya and keep stirring.

8.Season with urd dal and bengal gram dal.(optional).

9.Add grated coconut on top for better taste and mix well.(optional).

10.Squeeze a few drops of lemon ,garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Serving Tip:.Serve hot with coconut chutney.

Variation:1.Instead of veggies ,make plain semiya and add lots of grated coconut.

2.Use only onions and capsicum instead of all the other vegetables.