Hotel-Style Elegance: Crafting Uppuma like a Culinary Maestro

To prepare South Indian hotel-style uppuma, follow these steps:

1. Ingredients:

• Semolina (sooji or rava)

• Water

• Oil or ghee

• Mustard seeds

• Urad dal (black gram)

• Chana dal (split chickpeas)

• Cashews

• Curry leaves

• Green chilies

• Ginger

• Onion

• Salt

• Lemon juice (optional)

1. Roasting Semolina:

• In a pan, roast semolina until it turns golden brown. Set aside.

1. Tempering:

• Heat oil or ghee in a pan.

• Add mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, cashews, curry leaves, green chilies, and chopped ginger.

• Sauté until the dal turns golden.

1. Adding Vegetables:

• Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.

1. Cooking Semolina:

• Pour water into the pan and bring it to a boil.

• Gradually add the roasted semolina, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

1. Seasoning:

• Add salt and mix well.

• Optionally, squeeze some lemon juice for a tangy flavor.

1. Simmering:

• Cover the pan and simmer on low heat until the uppuma is cooked and reaches a fluffy consistency.

1. Garnishing:

• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

1. Serve:

• Uppuma is ready to be served hot. Enjoy it with coconut chutney or pickle.

Enjoy and give your feedback.