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Varai ka Upma

This is a dish that is ideally consumed during vrat but can be enjoyed at other times too This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Varai ka Upma

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Main Ingredients Varai or samo, Ghee
Cuisine Gujarati
Course Snacks and Starters
Prep Time 6-10 minutes
Cook time 21-25 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Tangy
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients list for Varai ka Upma

  • 1 1/2 cups Varai or samo
  • 1-2 tablespoons Ghee
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 2-3 Green chillies slit
  • 2 sprigs Curry leaves
  • to taste Rock salt (sendha namak)
  • 2 teaspoons Ginger-green chilli paste
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
  • to garnish Fresh coriander leaves chopped
  • to garnish Fresh coconut scraped

Method

  1. Heat ghee in deep non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and saute till their colour changes. Add green chillies, curry leaves and samo or varai, mix well and sauté lightly for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add rock salt and ginger-green chilli paste and mix well. Add 3 cups warm water, mix well, cover and cook on low heat till varai is completely done. If necessary add a little more water so that the varai cooks well.
  3. Add lemon juice, mix well, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Transfer upma into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and coconut and serve hot.
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