Ingredients
Pori / Puffed rice
Mustard Seed
Cumin Seed
Chana Dal
Urad Dal
Cashew and peanuts (optional)
Asafoetida
Curry leaves
Onion finely chopped
Grated Ginger
Green Chilli finely chopped
Tomato finely chopped
Carrot finely chopped (optional)
Turmeric Powder
Coriander Leaves
Cooking Oil
Salt
Water
Method -
1. Wash Pori / puffed rice in water for 1-2 times and drain it in a colander. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
2. Add oil to a hot pan / kadai .
3. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. When seeds begin to sputter, and chana dal, urad dal, cashew , asafoetida and curry leaves. Cook until dals become light brown.
4. Add chopped onion, grated ginger and chopped green chillies. Saute until onion becomes translucent.
5. Add chopped tomatoes,chopped carrot, turmeric powder and salt and mix well.
6. Add pori and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Garnish with Coriander leaves. Turn off the flame. pori upma is ready.
Note - Rinse the Pori 2 times, drain the water completely and then sprinkle little water. Let it sit for 10-15 / 15-20 minutes, so that it will become soft.
