Sunita's Sooji Upma

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup semolina
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• curry leaf, washed and torn
• 1 green chili, washed, trimmed and chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch turmeric powder
• 1 pinch sugar (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 3 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped, to garnish

Recipe

• 1 roast the semolina in a wok until lightly golden brown. remove and keep aside in a flat plate.
• 2 in the same wok, now heat oil until its medium hot.
• 3 add cumin and mustard seeds.
• 4 allow to splutter.
• 5 once it stops spluttering, add green chilli, curry leaves, onions and carrots.
• 6 stir-fry until the onions are browned and the carrots are slightly tender.
• 7 add water and bring to a boil.
• 8 lower flame and add the roasted semolina. mix thoroughly to combine.
• 9 remove from heat and garnish with corriander leaves.
• 10 serve hot with tea or coffee.
• 11 enjoy!
• 12 note: if desired, you may sprinkle some lemon juice on top before serving.