Sanja - Breakfast Recipe

Introduction:

If you are looking for simple, wholesome and healthy breakfast recipe then here it is. This is a slight variation to Upma recipe. Add the vegetables of your choice to make it even more healthy. Even though it is easy to prepare, trust me there's no compromise in taste. Its melt in mouth, smooth texture and great flavors will be a great treat for breakfast, for tiffin or as a evening snack. It tastes best when it is served hot with yogurt, buttermilk, pickle or with just a dash of lime. So don't miss it out - its a purely Maharashtrian treat!

Preparation time : 10 mts
Cooking time : 20 mts
Serves : 4 people

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup Semolina/ Soji
2 3/4 cup Hot Water
1 Onion finely chopped
3 Green Chillies chopped
5 to 6 Curry Leaves
2 tsp Raw Peanuts
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Oil 4 tsp
Salt to taste
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder



Method
Heat up pan on a medium high and dry roast sooji till it gets light golden color.
Now take out roasted sooji in to separate plate or bowl.
Heat up oil in a pan, add peanuts and fry till it gets nice brown color. Once peanuts are done drain excess oil from it and take it out.
Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, pinch of hing, curry leaves, onions and cook till onion becomes translucent.
Add green chillies and turmeric powder, mix, add roasted sooji, mix and keep on adding small amount hot water slowly.
Add some salt, mix, cover and cook for 5 mts.
Garnish with coconut, coriander leaves!

Tips:
Roast sooji on a low to medium heat, don't cook for longer time we don't want to burn it or roast till it gets brown color.
For variation sprinkle some lemon juice once sanja is done.