Jonna Rawa Upma

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Sorghum Semolina
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 tablespoon	Chana dal
	1 tablespoon	Urad dal , split black gram
	2 tablespoons	Cashew , nuts
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	2 green chilies	Slit
	1 inch	Ginger , grated
	8-10 leaves	Curry Leaf
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	2 cups	Water
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped
	1 tablespoon	Lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Dry roast the jonna rawa in a pan on medium heat until it turns aromatic and slightly golden. Set aside.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds, chana dal, urad dal, and cashew nuts. Fry until the dals turn golden brown.
4. 4 Add chopped onions, green chilies, grated ginger, curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
5. 5 Pour in 2 cups of water and add salt to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
6. 6 Once the water is boiling, gradually add the roasted jonna rawa, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
7. 7 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the rawa is cooked and the water is absorbed.
8. 8 Turn off the heat and add chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice. Mix well.
9. 9 Serve hot, garnished with additional coriander leaves if desired.