Kanchipuram Rava Uppuma

Kanchipuram Rava uppuma differs from usual Rava uppuma in the seasoning which is added to it. Cumin seeds, Pepper and Grated Coconut are added for seasoning. Give a try to this Kanchipuram Uppuma instead of regular Rava uppuma.. The recipe follows..

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 15 minutes

Ingredients:

Rava                     - 1 cup

Big Onion            - 1 (small)

Chopped Ginger  - 2 tsp

Green Chili          - 1

Grated Coconut   - 2 tsp

Curry Leaves       - few

Mustard Seeds     - 1/4 tsp

Urad Dal              - 1/4 tsp

Channa Dal          - 1/4 tap

Cumin Seeds        - 1/4 tsp

Black Pepper        - 1/2 tsp

Cashew Nuts        - 4-6 (optional)

Salt                       - As required

Turmeric Powder - a pinch

Oil                        - 2 tbsp

Procedure:

• Dry roast rava till it leaves nice aroma. Take it out in a plate. Chop Big Onion lengthwise. Slit Green chili. Finely chop Ginger. . I will make sure that they are finely chopped so that my husband and my kid can't even take it out.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds , Urad dal, channa dal , cumin seeds and pepper to it. If you wish you can also add Cashew nuts. 
• After thy splutter add chopped onion, Ginger , Green chili and curry leaves to it.
• When the onions turn translucent, add Grated coconut and 2.5 cups of water to the pan.
• Add also salt and Turmeric powder.
• When the water boils, add roasted rava in small instances. Keep on stirring in between to avoid the lumps.
• Cook for 3- 5 minutes till rava has absorbed all its water. Serve it hot... Tastes good with Coconut Chutney..