Upma

Ingredients:

Sooji-1 cup
Tomatoes-2 small
Green chillies-4
Cashews-12
Oil-1/2 tbsp
Ghee-1/2 tbsp
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Ginger-1 inch
Salt-to taste
Water-4 cups
Cilantro-to garnish

Method:

1. Dry roast sooji in a pan on a very small flame till nice aroma comes out. Keep stirring frequently else sooji gets burnt. Keep it aside.
2. Heat oil and ghee in a pan and add cumin and mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
3. Add finely chopped ginger, slit green chillies and cashews. Saute for a minute.
4. Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook till mushy.
5. Add water and being it to a boil. Add salt and mix well.
6. Now add sooji spoon by spoon and stir continuously to avoid clumps.
7. Cook till it reaches desired consistency.
8. Adjust for salt and add more ghee if you like.
9. Garnish with corriander. Serve with pickle, yogurt and sugar. You can also spread this on a pesarattu.