Fluffy Rava Upma | Sooji Upma

ROASTING RAVA

1. Heat a pan. Add rava. Roast the rava while stirring continuously until the grains look dry and crisp. Don't brown them.
2. Turn off the flame and transfer the roasted rava in a plate and keep aside.

MAKING THE RAVA UPMA

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and dry red chili.
2. Once the seeds start crackling, add chopped onions. Saute the onions until translucent.
3. Then add vegetables followed by turmeric and salt. Stir to mix. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes turn mushy.
5. At this point add roasted rava and stir to mix.
6. Now simmer the flame, sprinkle a little warm water, stir immediately for a minute.
7. Again add sprinkle a little water, stir again. Repeat the step until all the water is finished.
8. Then cover the lid and cook for a minute. Stir if required. The rava should not stick to the bottom.
9. Fluffy upma is ready to serve. Serve hot.