Arisi Upma

Arisi in Tamil means rice. In the market place, the English version is known as Rice rava. I'm posting a recipe after a very long time. This is inspired by my friend for whom my mom had packed Arisi Upma and Raita for lunch; and it was certainly a pleasure.

Ingredients
Arisi rava (Rice Rava): 2 cups
Water: 3 cups
Mustard seeds
Curry leaves

Green chillie (1)

Red chillie (1)

Ginger

Asafoetida
Urad dal (1/2tsp)
Salt
Gingely oil (2 tbs)

Dry grind 
Cumin
Grated coconut
Black pepper corns
Green chillie
Chopped coriander
Curry leaves


Method
1. In a wok, heat gingley oil and splutter, mustard, ginger, green and red chillies, urad dal and hing.
2. Pour three cups of water into the wok.
3. Dissolve the dry paste in the water. 
4. Add salt and allow it to boil.
5. When the water starts to boil really well, add the rice rava.
6. Cover with lid.
7. When the rava has absorbed the water and has cooked well, remove from fire. If you wish, you may add a tablespoon of ghee and garnish with coriander leaves.