Kanchipuram Upma

Ingredients :

• 1 cup Suji / Bombay Rava / Semolina
• 1 pinch Turmeric Powder
• 2 Green Chillies chopped
• 1 inch Ginger Piece chopped
• 2 sp grated Coconut
• 3 cups Water
• Salt to taste

For Popu :

• 1/2 sp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 sp Chana Dal
• 1/2 sp Urad Dal
• 1/2 sp Pepper
• Curry Leaves
• few Cashews
• 1 sp Ghee
• 4 sp Oil

Preparation :

• Heat oil in a pan add popu ingredients and fry for 2 mins.
• Next add cashew, green chilli, ginger pieces, curry leaves & stir well.
• Fry for 2 mins then add water, salt, turmeric powder & alow it to boil.
• When it start boiling pour the semolina & add 1 sp grated coconut & stir well.
• Cook for some time on low flame with cover, until the water absorbs.
• Then add 1tsp ghee and mix well and cover with lid.
• Turn off heat and let it leave for two mins with cover.
• Transfer into a serving bowl and garnish with grated coconut.
• Kanchipuram upma is ready to serve, serve with chutney or chutney powder.