Tomato Upma

 

Ingredients

• Rava (Semolina) - 1 cup
• Salt - as per taste
• Ghee - 1 tbsp
• Water - as required (approximately 2 cups)
• Cumin Seeds - 1tsp
• Mustard Seeds - 1tsp
• Chana Dal - 2 tsp
• Urad Dal - 2 tsp
• Green Chilli - 2
• Curry Leaves - 8
• Hing (Asafoetida) - pinch
• Onion - 1 (finely chopped)
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Tomato - 1 cup (chopped)
• Coriander Leaves - 1 tbsp (chopped)

Recipe

• A tangy and nutritious Tomato Upma, combining the texture of rava with the freshness of tomatoes and spices for a delightful breakfast or snack.
• This recipe will make 3-4 serving of Tomato Upma.
• Dry roast the rava on medium heat until it is light golden brown and aromatic. Stir constantly to ensure even roasting. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• In the same pan, heat the ghee. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add cumin seeds, chana dal, and urad dal. Saute until the dals turn golden.
• Add slit green chillies, curry leaves, and a pinch of hing.Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.

• Add finely chopped onions and cook until they become translucent.
• Stir in turmeric powder and chopped tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes soften and oil begins to separate.
• Pour in the required amount of water (approximately double the quantity of rava) and bring it to a boil. Add salt to taste.
• Slowly add the roasted rava to the boiling water, stirring continuously to avoid forming lumps.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the upma cook until the water is absorbed and the rava is cooked thoroughly.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Give it a gentle MIX.
• Serve the Tomato Upma hot. Enjoy this flavorful and healthy dish as a satisfying breakfast or a light evening snack.