Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Vegetable Upma


Upma is a quick snack that can be made in jiffy. It is also quite filling and so a good option for lunch.



Ingredients

1.5 cups Semolina/Rava
2 Green chilies
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Urad dal
1/4 Onion
10-15 Green Beans
1/4 cup Carrots
1/4 cup Peas
5-6 Cashew pieces
Salt to taste
Coriander/Cilantro leaves for garnishing
2 tblsp Oil
2 tsp chopped ginger
3 Cups water

Methods:

- Heat Oil in a pan
- Add mustard seeds and wait till it splutters
- Add Urad dal and let it brown
- Add cashew pieces and let it brown (Cashew browns quickly)
- Slit Green chillies and add to above
- Add onions and cook till its translucent
- Add the vegetables and cook them till they are cooked
- Add the rava and fry for few minutes
- Add ginger
- Add water and mix well
- Add salt to taste
- Cook on medium for 10-15 minutes
- Garnish with chopped Cilantro

Enjoy with mango pickle!!

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