Ingredients
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1
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2
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1 1/2
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1
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1/4
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1/4
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3 - 4
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2
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1/4
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1
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-
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Directions
Upittu ( Rava Upma),This is a traditional South Indian breakfast dish, savory and very good with a cup of good coffee. This is the way it was made at home all through my childhood and the way I make it now. Edited 5/8/09 – I’m changing a couple of things to make this a bit healthier. Reduced oil from 2 tsp to 1, eliminated 1 tsp ghee to fry semolina, put coconut and cashews under optional additions and changed the servings from 2 to 4. I’m also going to try substituting quinoa for the semolina one of these days (soak, rinse, toast quinoa),This has become one of my favorite breakfasts! I make it with polenta or millet to make it gluten free, which requires some more water, and I have to omit the tomato, but that’s the lovely thing about it: It’s so versatile! As I’m always freezing, I love something hot and spicy in the morning 🙂 Thanks for posting this!,Tastes great. Add a little less water, though and cook the semolina for only about 5 minutes if you use an electric range. The peas make a nice addition. I did not add coconut. It contains a lot of the saturated fat you see listed (more than what the ghee has because coconut is more dense).
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Steps
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1
Done
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Heat a Wok or Kadai, Spray With Butter Flavored Cooking Spray and Add Semolina. You Can Also Use 1 Tsp Ghee Instead of Cooking Spray For a More Fragrant (albeit Higher Fat) Version. |
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2
Done
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Roast, Stirring Occasionally Until Fragrant (about 7-8 Minutes). |
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3
Done
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Take Out Semolina and Keep Aside. |
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4
Done
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After Wiping Off the Hot Pan to Remove Leftover Semolina Grains, Add the Oil. |
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5
Done
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When Oil Is Hot, Add the Tempering Ingredients - Mustard Seeds, Cumin Seeds. If You Wish You May Also Add Spilt Urad Dal. |
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6
Done
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When Mustard Seeds Sputter, Stir in Chopped Onions, Ginger, Curry Leaves and Green Chilies. Note That You Can Deseed the Chilies If You Don't Want Any Heat. |
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7
Done
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in the Meantime, Bring the 2 Cups of Water to Boil and Add Salt to It. |
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8
Done
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Back to Your Wok, Stir Regularly and When the Onions Are Transparent Add Diced Tomatoes and Let Cook For a Couple of Minutes. |
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9
Done
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When Tomatoes Are Cooked, Add the Roasted Semolina You Kept Aside Earlier and Mix Well. |
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10
Done
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Pour Boiling Salted Water Over This Mixture, Give a Quick Stir and Cover With Lid. |
