Arisi Upma

This is a traditional tamil brahmin dish .Very yummy and mouth watery dish especially for my hubby.This can be served with coconut chutney with lil bit coriander leaves added.

Ingredients:

Rice ( Grounded coarsely) - 1 Cup

For Seasoning:

Mustard - 1 tsp
Split Urad dhal - 1 tsp
Chana dhal - 1 tsp
Hing ( Asafoetida) - 1 tsp
Green Chillies - 1 tsp chopped
Red chillies - 5 chopped
Ginger - 1 tsp grated
Grated Coconut - 2 Tbsp
Salt - as per taste
Curry leaves (optional)
Oil - 1 Tbsp
Coconut oil - 2 tsp (optional)

Whip the plain rice into caorse powder ( should be like idli rava).
Heat oil in a pan , and add mustard seeds.When it splutters, add the remaining items in the pan except coconut . When the dhals become golden yellow ,add 2 - 3 cups of water and bring it boil .When the water boils , add the grated coconut and the coarse rice and rice has to be boiled.For best results, close the vessel with a plate filled water.The rice in the vessel has to be boiled with the help of steam . After 5 mins add coconut oil which gives the good aroma.Then again close the vessel and boil till the rice is done .Now ur arisi upma is ready for seving with coconut chutney.