TOMATO UPMA

Ingredients:

Semolina .... 1/2 cup

Water ......... 2 & 1/2 cups (boiled)

Tomato ...... 1 chopped finely

Tomato puree ... 1-2 tbsps.

Onion ............... 1 chopped finely

Green chillies .... 1

Red chilli powder ... 1/2 tsp.

Turmeric powder ... 1/4 tsp.

Sambar powder ...... 1 tsp. (optional)

Ginger ............. 1tsp. (grated)

Ghee ............ 1 tbsp

Oil ............. 2 tbsp.

Salt .......... to taste

For Tempering:

Dry red chillies .... 2

Curry leaves ....... 7-8

Cashewnuts ........ 4-5

Cumin seeds ....... 1 tsp.

Mustard seeds .... 1 tsp.

Asafoetida .......... a pinch

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add all the tempering ingredients. When they crackle add the chopped onion, green chillies and grated ginger. Stir fry for a minute.

2. Now add the chopped tomato, salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, tomato puree and the sambar powder. Mix well and add the semolina and stir fry for a minute till everything is blended.

3. Reduce the flame and add the boiling water stirring continuously to avoid lumps. At this stage add the ghee and mix it well.

Serve hot immediately with any chutney. This upma tastes good even without any chutney.

(you can prepare everything before and add the water when you are ready to serve.For variation you can also put green peas or carrots if you desire.)