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Indian Upma (Savoury Semolina)

Name: Indian Upma (Savoury Semolina)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 120g Coarse semolina (rava); 1 medium, finely chopped Onion; 1 medium, chopped Tomato; 1, deseeded Green chilli; 1 tsp, grated Fresh ginger; ½ tsp Mustard seeds; 8–10 leaves Curry leaves; 50g Frozen peas; 1 tbsp Coconut oil; 360ml, boiling Water; small handful Fresh coriander; 1 tsp Lemon juice

A South Indian breakfast staple — semolina toasted with mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger, and colourful vegetables.

Ingredients

Coarse semolina (rava)120g
Onion1 medium, finely chopped
Tomato1 medium, chopped
Green chilli1, deseeded
Fresh ginger1 tsp, grated
Mustard seeds½ tsp
Curry leaves8–10 leaves
Frozen peas50g
Coconut oil1 tbsp
Water360ml, boiling
Fresh coriandersmall handful
Lemon juice1 tsp

Method

1Dry-toast the semolina in a pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 3–4 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Set aside.
2In the same pan, heat coconut oil. Add mustard seeds and let them pop. Add curry leaves, ginger, and green chilli — fry for 30 seconds.
3Add onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add tomato and peas, cook 2 minutes.
4Slowly pour in boiling water, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Stir in the toasted semolina in a steady stream.
5Cover and cook on low for 3 minutes until set. Squeeze over lemon juice, garnish with coriander, and serve.

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