Perfect Rava Upma

Very basic upma recipe but which gets it right. 

 Ingredients 

• 1 cup fine semolina (rava) 
• 3/4 tsp regular salt 
• 1 medium size onion, chopped 
• 1/4 cup frozen green peas 
• 2.5 cups water

 For tempering 

• 1 tsp channa dal 
• 1 tsp urad dal 
• 1 tsp mustard seeds 
• 1 sprig curry leaves 
• 1 pinch asafoetida 
• 1 tsp chopped ginger (optional) 
• 2 slit green chilies 
• 2 tbsp oil + 1 tsp oil 

 Method 

1. Add 1 tsp oil to a saute pan and toast fine semolina in it till the raw smell disappears. Remove from heat and set aside before the semolina starts turning brown. 
2. Add 2 tbsp oil and add the tempering ingredients in the following order: channa dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chillies, ginger (if using) and asafoetida. 
3. Add chopped onions, salt and saute till it is translucent.
4. Add green peas. 
5. Add 2.5 cups of water and bring to a rolling boil. 
6. Lower heat, add the roasted semolina to the pan with one hand while stirring the mixture with the other. 
7. When all the liquid has been absorbed, cover with a lid and cook for 4 minutes. 
8. Turn of heat, remove lid and give the contents a stir. Serve hot.