Rava Upma is a instant food. Its quiet popular among south indians who prefer it for quick breakfast or snack at times.


Ingredients:
Semolina (rava/sooji) - 1 cup.
Mustard seeds - 1tsp.
Curry leaves - 1 string.
Urad dal - 1tsp.
Onion (chopped) - 1 nos.
Red chillies - 2 nos.
Green chillies - 2 nos.
Hot water - 2 cups.
Sugar - 1tsp.
Coconut (grated) - 1/4 peice.
Oil - 2 tbsps.
Salt - to taste.


Method:

1. In a kadai, heat oil, add the mustard seeds and when they splutter , add the curry leaves and the urad dal.
2. When the urad dal turns brown, add the onions, red chillies, green chillies and fry until onion becomes transparent.
3. Add the semolina (rava/ sooji) and fry thoroughly.
4. Then pour hot water , salt, sugar and cook on low flame till dry.
5. Add the grated coconut. Mix well.
6. Remove and serve hot.

Making Time: 20 minutes.

Serves: 4 persons.

Shelflife: Best fresh.

Note: Keep stiring the Rava upma till it becomes dry to avoid lumps.

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