Vegetable Rava Upma

Ingredients

• Semolina (rava)2/3 cup
• Canola oil1 tbsp
• Cumin seeds1 tsp
• Onion, chopped1/2 medium
• Carrot, finely diced1 small
• Green peas1/3 cup
• Green chili, slit1 small
• Fresh ginger, grated1 tsp
• Dry-roasted peanuts2 tbsp
• Lemon wedge1/4 lemon
• Fresh cilantro, chopped2 tbsp
• Saltto taste
• Water, hot2 cups

Steps

1. Toast the semolina in a dry pan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until it smells nutty. Set aside.
2. Heat the oil, add the cumin, then the onion, chili and ginger. Cook until soft.
3. Add the carrot and peas and cook 2 minutes.
4. Pour in the hot water and salt and bring to a boil.
5. Lower the heat, stream in the semolina while stirring, and cook covered for 2 minutes.
6. Stir in the peanuts, squeeze over the lemon and top with cilantro.