Microwave Version ~ Borugula Upma / Puffed Rice Upma / Mandakki Uppittu

Today happens to be the last day of the first session of BM#8. Check what other marathoners have been cooking so far.

I tried to come up with a menu during this marathon with the theme "Microwave Cooking" and I posted so far

Tomato - Cilantro Chutney

Cucumber Subzi

Asafoetida flavored Potato Subzi

Masoordal - Chayote Sambhar

Khichdi

Vermicelli - Almond milk Kheer

I was not ready with today's post and had to cook and draft the post after returning home from my vacation. This marathon thing gets surely addictive. :) Puffed rice upma is one of the quickest and yummy breakfast / snack item that can be prepared and using a microwave surely cuts down the time.

Ingredients: (2 - 3 servings)

1-2 Tbsp oil

2 Tbsp peanuts
1 tsp chana dal

1 tsp mustard seeds

few curry leaves

1/8 tsp turmeric powder

3 green chillies finely minced (I used Serrano Peppers)

1 onion, finely minced

7 cups puffed rice

Salt to taste

Method:

Heat oil in a microwave safe bowl, about two minutes. Add the peanuts, chana dal, mustard seeds and curry leaves. When peanuts turn golden brown, add chillies and turmeric powder and cook for a minute more. Then add the onion and mix well. Cook till it turns translucent.

In the mean time, wash the puffed rice in a colander and drain well. Add this puffed rice and salt to the cooked onion mixture. Continue to cook, covered for about 4 -5 minutes. Remove the bowl and serve hot.

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