Masala Uppittu

One of the most famous and a favourite South Indian breakfast of all times. Though you can call it with different names like upma, kharabhath etc.., it is always a stomach filling breakfast. No wonder people even refer to it as 'concrete'.. :)

I have made little variation to the normal recipe with garam masala and carom leaves. 

Ingredients:

Upma Rava (Semolina) - 1 bowl
Carom leaves (Ajwain) - 2 
Green chillies - 2
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Channa dal - 1 tsp
Urad dal - 1 tsp
Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder - 1/4 tsp
Oil - 2 tsp
Salt to taste

Method:

Dry roast the semolina on medium flame till it starts releasing aroma and turns golden brown.

Grind the garam masala, cumin and coriander powder and carom leaves with little water and keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan, and add mustard seeds. Once they start to splutter, add channa dal and urad dal. Chop the green chillies and add it to the pan.

Now add 2 1/2 cups of water. Once the water starts to boil, add the semolina slowly while stirring so that no lumps are formed.  

Add the ground masala paste to it. Also add salt. Mix well and cook on medium flame till the semolina is cooked properly.

The distinct aroma of carom leaves gives it a superb taste. Serve hot with chutney or chutney powder.

Enjoy cooking... :)