Rulavu ( Upma ) , Phova Chutney with Ground Masala , Chana upkari .

Rulavu ( Upma ) , Phova Chutney with Ground Masala , Chana upkari .

Rulavu /Upma 

• Soji rawa/semolina -1 glass 
• water-2 glass 
• Green chillies- 3 or according to the taste 
• Urid Dhal-1 tsp
• Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves-2 sprigs
• Sugar-1 tsp
• Ghee-2 tbsp 
• Grated coconut-1 tblsp
• Broken cashew nuts-2 tsp 
• salt to taste.

Method 
Boil water .

In a kadai add ghee ,mustard seeds n  once it splutters ,add split green chillies, urid dhal, curry leaves .. n then the soji rawa n stir fry for 5 mts ... pour the boiled water, salt ,cashew nuts n sugar ... mix n cover it n cook on low flame ... open once or twice n stir  to prevent sticking to the bottom . once cooked ... add in grated coconut n mix well .. switch off the flame .

Phova Chutney with Ground Masala 

• Thin Phova/Beaten rice- 2 cup 
• Grated coconut- 1/2 cup 
• Coriander seeds - 2 tsp ( raw n not roasted ) 
• Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp (raw n not roasted )
• Roasted dry red chilles- 3 
• Jaggery - Marble size 
• Tamarind- Tamarind seed size
• Salt to taste .
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Seasoning 

• Oil- 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves- 1 sprig 

Method

Grind Roasted dry red chillies, tamarind, jaggery , around 4 tsp of grated coconut , cumin seeds to a fine powder  n just before removing  the ground powder  add the coriander seeds n grind just for a minute as this will enhance the taste of the masala . 

Add the ground masala powder in a wide bottomed vessel , salt , remaining grated coconut n mix well with hands . Add the thin phova , mix well n then give the seasoning .

 Serve Immediately or else the phova becomes soggy . 

Chane upkari /Black Chick peas Upkari 

• Black Chickpeas / Kalo chano - 1 cup 
• Sweet potato... cleaned , peeled n chopped to 2 inch pieces .. 1/2 cup 
• Oil- 2 tsp
• Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves- 2 sprigs 
• Dry red chilles..2 
• Salt to taste

Garnishing

• Grated coconut-1tblsp

Method
Soak black chickpeas overnight . 

Pressure cook it for 10 to 12 whistle or till cooked .

Pressure cook chopped sweet potato for 1 whistle .

In a kadai add oil , splutter mustard seeds, then add torn dry red chilly , curry leaves n fry for a while . add the cooked chana along with cooked sweet potato n salt , cook for a while n then  switch off and do the garnishing ,  mix well .