Upma

A tortilla made out of Semolina & Pulse.

Ingredients

1 cup semolina

1/2 tsp. each cumin and mustard seeds

1 onion chopped

3 green chilies chopped

1 tsp. lemon juice

2 tbsp. Oil

Salt according to taste

2-3 cups boiling water

For Garnishing:

Few tomato slices

1 tsp. coriander chopped

Advice

If it feels too dry , add more water and stir. According to once liking you can also mould the mixture into a greased cup when hot and unmould onto serving plate.

Serve with

Green chutney or sauce. Goes very well with steaming coffee or tea.

Method

1.At the very first in a pan add the semolina and stir continuously till the semolina gives out a nice aroma. Takes about 7-8 minutes to roast the semolina on low flame.
2.In an another pan heat the oil and add the cumin and mustard seeds, green chilies, curry leaves and fry on low till light golden.
3.Add the onions to this mixture and cook till the onions are pink.
4.Now add the cooked semolina and salt to this mixture and stir. Carefully pour in 2 cups of boiling water and stir well.
5.Use a long handled spatula for stirring to keep away from the spluttering.
6.Keep on low and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add lemon juice and coriander and mix well.
7.Decorate with tomato slices and eat hot.