Ingredients

• 1 cup - semolina
• 1/4 cup - roasted, peanuts
• 8 - raisins
• 1 tsp - urad dal
• 1/2 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1 stalk - curry leaves
• 3 - green chillies chopped
• 2 tbsp - oil
• 1 tbsp - lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• 3 cups - Boiled water
• 1 tsp - coriander chopped.

How to Make Jain Upma

• Heat oil in a heavy pan. Add the raisins, mustard seed, dal and peanuts and fry on low till light golden.
• Add the green chillies and curry leaves.
• Add the semolina and stir continuously till the semolina gives out a nice aroma.
• Takes about 7-8 minutes to roast the semolina on low.
• Add the salt and stir. Carefully pour in 3 cups Boiled water and stir well.
• Use a long handled ladle for stirring to keep away from the spluttering.
• If it feels too dry, add more water and stir.
• Keep on low and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• Add lemon juice and mix well.
• Mould into a greased cup and unmould onto serving plate.
• Garnish with Coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with steaming coffee or tea.
• Can accompany with Malaka Podi (Chutney powder).