Macaroni Upma

Ingredients

• 2 cups macaroni pasta, boiled
• 1 tablespoon oil
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon split skinless black gram (dhuli urad dal)
• 5-6 curry leaves
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
• ¼ cup green peas, blanched
• 1 small green chilli, chopped
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped coriander leaves + for garnish
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and sauté till it splutters. Add urad dal, curry leaves, asafoetida and onion. Sauté till it turns golden brown.
2. Add tomato and sauté till it turns pulpy. Add green peas and mix well.
3. Add green chilli and sauté for a minute. Add macaroni pasta and sprinkle little water. Mix well. Add coriander and sprinkle some water. Mix well. Cover and cook on medium heat for 6-7 minutes or till cooked. Add salt and mix well. Sauté for a minute.
4. Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander.