SEMOLINA UPMA WITHOUT ONION

This upma is consumed during fasting and festivals when people refrain from eating onion,garlic and any masala ingredients. Coconut gratings and lemon juice lends a special flavour. Sans onion this upma is very delectable.

INGREDIENTS

SEMOLINA-1 CUP

WATER- 2 CUPS

GRAM DAL-1 TSP                                                

URAD DAL-1 TSP

MUSTARD-1 TSP

GREEN CHILLIES-3 NOS

GINGER MINCED-3/4 TSP

ASAFOETIDA-1/2 TSP

CURRY LEAVES 1 SPRIG

COCONUT GRATINGS-1 TBSP,

OIL- 1 TBSP

LEMON JUICE- 1 TSP,SALT TO TASTE


METHOD- 

In a pan heat oil add mustard,when it splutters add gram dal,urad dal,asafoetida,curry leaves,green chillies,ginger,add roasted rava,salt and mix well.Boil water and add it over the roasted semolina and cook in mild heat till the semolina turns into solid mass and absorbs water completely. Add coconut gratings and mix well.Switch off the stove and add lemon juice.