Jeedi Pappu (Cashew Nuts) Upma

Ingredients

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time : 10 minutes

Suji/Semolina -  1 Cup
Cashew nuts (broken into quarters)- 1/4 Cup
Mustard seeds- 2 tsp
Green chilies (finely chopped) - 2
Ginger (finely chopped)- 1/4 inch
Salt to taste
Ghee- 4 tbsp
Water- 3 Cups

Preparation

• Heat the kadai and saute the semolina/suji till golden brown and keep aside
• Heat 2 tbsp of ghee in a kadai, add mustard seeds, once the seeds pop, add cashew nuts, chopped green chilies, ginger and saute till the cashew nuts turn red
• Add water and bring it to a boil, now add the salt and stir well
• Once the water starts to boil add the semolina slowly and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
• Simmer the flame and close the lid for 2 minutes
• Now add 2 tbsp of ghee to the contents of the kadai, mix well and close the lid for another 3 minutes.
• Serve hot with any pickle/chutney