Semiya and Rava Upma

Semiya(Vermicelli) and Rava(Semolina) Upma is a very popular South Indian breakfast dish.Usually Semiya and Rava on its own is enough to make upma.To make things interesting , we decided to combine Semiya and Rava upma.


Ingredients:

• Semiya/vermicelli-1 cup
• Rava/semolina-1/2 cup
• Onion-1 chopped fine
• Ginger- 1 piece chopped fine
• Green chilli-2 chopped fine
• Chana dal-1 tbsp
• Mustard seed-1 tbsp
• Cashew-4
• Curry leaves-few
• Cilantro-few
• Salt to taste

The preparation method:

• Dry roast semiya and rava together till they turn slightly brown.Spread it on a wide plate and allow it to cool.
• Heat some oil in a wide pan and splutter mustard seeds.Fry chana dal,cashew nuts,curry leaves,chilli and ginger for a while.
• Add chopped onions and sauté them till they turn slighty brown.
• Add some water and salt.Allow it to come to a boil.
• Add the roasted semiya and rava to this and keep stirring till the rava and semiya are well cooked.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
•  Semiya and Rava Upma is ready to served on your breakfast table.