Vegetable Upma Savory Semolina Porridge Recipes

Steps:

• Bring two cups of water to a boil in a pot. Drop the cup of pre-mix semolina into the water and let it cook for 5-7 minutes Be sure to stir regularly to ensure no lumps are formed. When the semolina looks cooked (no more than 7 minutes, usually), turn off the gas. Add the vegetables. Stir thoroughly Garnish with the coriander and squeeze a quarter of a lime over. Serve immediately. Pix at http://rawgirlinmumbai.blogspot.com/2010/12/vegetable-upma.html

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups water to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add salt. Gradually whisk in semolina. Boil until thick, whisking often, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Heat butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, curry leaves, chile, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds; sauté until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, peas, and cashews. Sauté mixture until cashews begin to color, about 2 minutes. Stir mixture into semolina. Season with salt and pepper. Rewarm, if necessary.
• *Semolina flour is available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Italian markets. Farina can be ordered from amazon.com.
• **Also known as kari patta; available at Indian markets.
• ***Sold at specialty foods stores, Indian and Asian markets, and adrianascaravan.com. If unavailable, substitute brown mustard seeds.