Rava Upma(Sooji)

Ingredients:

1 cup Rava(Sooji)/Semolina (Hartweißengrieß in German)
1 tsp ghee for frying
2 green chillies slit lengthwise
1 inch ginger chopped finely
1 tsp chana dal
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
few curry leaves
1 medium sized onion chopped finely
1 carrot grated
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
coriander leaves for garnishing
1/2 tbsp oil
Salt to taste


Recipe:

In a pan, fry the Rava(Semolina) with ghee for about 5 mins, till it is slightly roasted and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When they start spluttering, add chana dal, curry leaves, green chillies and ginger and saute for few seconds.
Now add in the chopped onion and saute till they turn golden brown. Add the grated carrot and saute and close the pan and let it boil for few seconds.
Now add in 3 cups of water, salt to taste and turmeric powder and close the pan and let the water come to a boil.
When the water water comes to a boil, reduce the flame and slowly add in the semolina stirring continuously so that no lumpa are formed.
Mix well for 2-3 mins and turn off the heat.
Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves or fried cashews.