Upma(tomato bhath)

*Upma recipe*

No matter where you go in India, Upma is a hot favorite breakfast food! Originally from South India, this tasty dish can be eaten for breakfast, brunch or as a snack and is so wholesome you can even make a meal of it!

Ingredients:

1. Semolina/Upma rava - 1cup
2. Cooking oil - 2tsp
3. Curry leaves - 5to 6
4. Green chillies slit lengthwise - 2
5. 1" piece of ginger grated
6. Mustard seeds - 3/4tsp
7. 2 medium-sized onions chopped fine
8. 2 medium tomatoes chopped fine
9. Salt to taste
10. 2 cups water
11. Pinch of turmeric powder
12. Juice of 1/2 a lime
13. Chopped coriander to garnish - 2tsp.
    

Method:

• Heat a griddle or flat pan on a medium flame and roast the semolina lightly. Stir frequently and do not allow it to brown. Once done, remove onto a tray or platter and keep aside.
• Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chillies. When the spluttering stops, add the grated ginger and stir well. Cook for 1 minute.
• Add the onion and tomatoes and fry till translucent and soft.
• Add the water, turmeric and salt to taste and bring to a boil.
• Add the roasted semolina, a little at a time, stirring constantly to prevent any lumps from forming.
• Simmer and cook till the Upma is like a very thick porridge.
• After done turn off the heat and squeeze the lime juice over the Upma and mix well.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves at the end.