Rava Kichadi

Ingredients:

Rava (Suji - Coarse) - 2 Cups
Onion - 1 Large
Green Chilies - 5
Chopped Vegetables (Carrot, Beans, Peas) - 1 1/2 Cups
Curry leaves - Few
Coriander leaves - few
Mustard Seeds
Cinnamon - 1 inch stick
Cloves - 4
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Butter - 2 tblsOil - 1 tbls
Salt - to taste

Preparation:

• Heat little oil in a pan with 1/2 tbls butter.
• Add the rava and toast it till it turns pink and gives out a nice aroma.
• Heat oil in another pan. Season mustard seeds, Add Cloves and Cinnamon.
• Add finely chopped onions. Saute for a while.
• Add curry leaves, green chilies, turmeric powder and the diced vegetables. Saute for a while.
• Add 4 Cups of water and salt to taste. When the water begins to boil, slowly add the rava stirring continuously.
• Simmer the heat and cook on medium heat for 5 mins. turn to low heat and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Finally add little butter and finely chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with Coconut Chutney.

Variation :

1. Finely diced tomatoes can be added after onions are sauted.
2. For added taste you can also add a tbls of Ginger-garlic paste initially.