Arisi Upma is a simple recipe made of rice rava that also has some tuvar dal. It is spiced with pepper, cumin,coconut, and red chillies. The result is a wonderfully spicy dish that can be eaten as a snack or as a meal by itself.
Add the mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
Add the udad dal and chana dal.
Fry till golden brown.
Turn down the heat.
Add split red chillies, asafoetida and curry leaves.
Stir-fry for a few seconds.
Add 4.5 cups of water.
Over medium heat, heat till the water starts to simmer.
Add salt and grated coconut.
While stirring constantly, add the spiced rice rava.
Mix well.
Cover and cook well while stirring every few minutes. The Arisi Upma is done when all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
Serve the Arisi Upma hot by itself or with Kathirikai Gojju (Brinjal Gotsu).
Notes
Do try to make Arisi Upma in the Coconut+Sesame Oil. These oils lend a unique flavour.Do ensure that you cook this over medium flame, otherwise the water will evaporate but the Arisi Upma will remain raw. If you need more water, use a little hot water at a time. Too much water and it will turn gluggy.Mix it regularly so that the Upma does not stick to the bottom and burn.
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