02 March 2010

Tomato Bath/ Tomato Khichidi


I don't feel like cooking today ... only because its not fun cooking for just one person.. So, I decided to cook something fast and yummy and something that would make me want to eat :) For those who hate the normal Upma, this is a good variation and is a hit with the kids as well.
What you will need :
  • Sooji ½ cup
  • Chopped tomatoes 2
  • Chopped onion 1 small
  • Green peas ¼ cup (optional)
  • Grated carrot ¼ cup (optional)
  • Curry leaves 6 to 8
  • Finely chopped coriander 1 tbsp
  • Bay leaf 1
  • Cinnamon 1 inch
  • Cardamom 3
  • Cloves 2
  • Ginger garlic paste
  • Water one and a half cups
  • Oil 1 to 2 tsp
  • A pinch of turmeric
  • Salt to taste
How to make it :
  • Dry roast the sooji till a nice aroma comes out.
  • Heat oil in a kadai and add bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamoms, and cloves.
  • Add chopped onion and curry leaves. Fry till onions turn translucent.
  • Add chopped tomatoes. and cook till tomatoes are done.
  • Add turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste, green peas, and grated carrot. Fry for a minute or two.
  • Add water and salt to taste, and bring to a boil.
  • Add sooji slowly stirring continually to avoid formation of lumps. Cover and cook on a slow fire stirring occasionally till done.
  • Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander and a dash of ghee.
It goes well with curd/ potato chips/ coconut chutney or eat it as it is :)

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