My name is Archana, I'm an Indian grad student who lives in the US and maintains this blog. I like to cook, bake and offlate, take photos as well. I promise a photo-ridden blog soon - for now, it's got just text. Cooking for me is more a passion than a necessity and I hate following recipes as I think it comes in the way of being creative. That being said, have fun trying these recipes!

Friday, August 28, 2009

Upma

1 Cup Rava(Bansi is the best or use the MTR rava idli mix)
1 Onion chopped
1 Tomato chopped(optional)
2-3 geen chillies
A small piece of ginger grated
A pinch hing
1 red chilli
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon ghee
1 teaspoon oil
Juice of half a lemon
Cilantro leaves for garnishing

Mixed vegetables(beans, carrot, peas, cauliflower(really small), potatoes) 1/2 cup as desired (optional)

Fry the rava (if not using the MTR mix) in a little oil until it is light brown. Keep it aside. Take some oil in the kadai. Add hing, mustard. Once the mustard splutters add red chilli, curry leaves, ginger, onion and green chillies. Fry until the onion turns light brown. Add tomatoes and once the tomato is cooked, add the mixed vegetables. Add 3 cups water and wait until the vegetables are cooked. Now add the roasted rava, a little salt and wait until its cooked. Add the lemon juice and garnish with cilantro. Serve with a little ghee.

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