Vegetable Upma  
by: Yamuna R. (ramasuy@autodesk.com)

Ingredients:

  • Rava   -   2 cups
  • Salt   -   1 1/4 tsp
  • Water   -   4 cups
  • Onion chopped   -   1 large
  • Frozen vegetables   -   1 cup
  • Asafoetida   -   1 pinch
  • Mustard seeds   -   1 tsp.
  • Urad dal   -   2 tsp.
  • Oil   -   3 tsp.
  • Red chilies   -   2
  • Green chilies cut   -   2
  • Grated ginger (optional)   -   1 inch piece

Method:

Dry roast the rava until you can smell the aroma but don't let it burn. Heat the oil in a thick saucepan. Add the mustard seeds and after they pop add the urad dal. When it turns slightly brown add red & green chilies and onion and saute till it softens. Add the vegetables and saute some more. Add 4 cups of water, salt and hing. When the water boils add the rava while stirring constantly. After 2 or 3 min, cover the pan and cook over a low flame for 7 minutes. Serve hot or warm.