Sooji Upma/Rava Upma

Ingredients:

• Coarse Sooji/Rava - 1 cup
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Chana dhal - 1 tsp
• Urad dhal - 1 tsp
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Curry leaves - few
• Red chilies - 1
• Green chilies - 3 (finely chopped)
• Ginger - 1 1/2 tsp(finely chopped)
• Onions - 1 small(finely chopped)
• Salt - to taste
• Water - 2 cups
• Oil - 2 tsp
• Ghee - 2 tsp
• Coriander leaves - for garnishing

Method:

1. In a heavy bottom pan, add the sooji and dry roast it till it turns light golden brown or it emits a nice aroma.
2. Transfer it to another bowl to stop the cooking process.
3. Heat the pan. Add oil and once the oil is hot, splutter mustard seeds, add chana dhal, urad dhal and fry for 30 secs.
4. Add asafoetida, curry leaves, green chilies, red chilies, chopped ginger, onions and saute till the onions are cooked.
5. Add water, salt and once the water comes to a boil, add the sooji little by little.
6. Mix really well and make sure there are no lumps.
7. Cover it and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sooji is cooked thoroughly.
8. Add the ghee and mix well.
9. Garnish it with coriander leaves.