Andhra Upma

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Semolina
	2 tablespoons	Ghee or oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 tablespoon	Chana dal
	1 tablespoon	Urad dal , split black gram
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	2	Chili , finely chopped
	1	Onion , finely chopped
	1 inch	Ginger , finely chopped
	8-10	Curry Leaf
	1	Carrot , finely chopped
	1/4 cup	Green Pea
	3 cups	Water
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped
	1 tablespoon	Lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Dry roast the semolina in a pan on medium heat until it turns light golden and aromatic, then set aside.
2. 2 Heat ghee or oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds, chana dal, urad dal, and asafoetida, and sauté until the dals turn golden brown.
4. 4 Add green chilies, onions, ginger, and curry leaves, and sauté until the onions turn translucent.
5. 5 Add carrots and green peas, and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
6. 6 Pour in the water and add salt to taste. Bring it to a boil.
7. 7 Gradually add the roasted semolina while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
8. 8 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it cook for 5-7 minutes until the water is absorbed and the semolina is cooked.
9. 9 Turn off the heat, add coriander leaves and lemon juice, and mix well.
10. 10 Serve hot with chutney or pickle.