Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Roast the Rava

   Add 1 cup of rava (sooji) to a pan. Roast it on a medium flame for 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until it's lightly toasted and aromatic but not browned. Transfer the roasted rava to a plate and let it cool.

2. 2.Prepare the Tempering

   In the same pan, add 3 tablespoons of oil. Once hot, add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then, add 10-12 curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.

3. 3.Sauté Vegetables

   Add 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped capsicum to the pan. Sauté well on a medium flame until the onions turn slightly pink and the capsicum softens slightly.

4. 4.Combine Rava and Seasonings

   Add the roasted rava/sooji back into the pan with the sautéed vegetables. Add salt to taste and 2 chopped green chillies. Mix everything well on a medium flame for 5 minutes, ensuring the rava doesn't brown.

5. 5.Add Water and Cook

   In a separate pot, boil 4 cups of water. Once boiling, carefully add the hot water to the rava mixture in the pan. Mix well on a medium flame until the water is absorbed and the upma starts to thicken.

6. 6.Add Fresh Ingredients and Finish

   Once the upma has thickened, add 1 chopped tomato and 2 tablespoons of green coriander. Mix well on a medium flame for another 2-3 minutes. Finally, squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the upma and give it a final mix.

7. 7.Serve

   Serve the delicious and nutritious upma hot. You can press it into a small bowl to give it a neat shape before serving.