Upama

By: Kusum

Special Notes:
[Notes]

Ingredients:
1 cup sooji (coarse)
1 tbsp urad daal (split)
1 tbsp chana daal
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 onion (chopped)
1 green chili (chopped)
1 inch ginger (chopped)
cilantro (garnish)
1 tsp sambar powder (optional)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cups water
1 tbsp peanuts or cashews

Directions:
In a pan roast the suji over medium heat for 5 min.
Take it out.
Heat oil in the same pan and add musterard seeds.
When they crackle add both dals.
Fry till golden brown.
Add nuts and fry till roasted.
Add chopped onion, chillies, ginger and sambar powder if using and saute for a while till onions are wilted.
Add water, lemon juice, salt and sugar, and let it come to a boil.
Reduce the heat and slowly add the sooji stirring all the time so no lumps are formed.
Cover it with a lid for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Tips:
Use heavy bottom pan
25 minutes to prepare
Serves 6