south indian recepie

south indian recepi cuisine is diverse and delicious, with a wide range of flavors and ingredients. Here’s a simple recipe for a popular South Indian dish called “Vegetable Upma”:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup semolina (rava or sooji)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, finely chopped
• 1 small potato, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup green peas
• 2-3 green chilies, chopped
• 1-inch piece of ginger, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• A few curry leaves
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Salt to taste
• 2 1/2 cups water
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan or kadhai over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add cumin seeds and curry leaves.
2. Add chopped onions, green chilies, and ginger. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
3. Add chopped carrots, potatoes, and green peas. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
4. In the meantime, roast the semolina in a separate pan on low heat until it turns light golden brown and aromatic. Keep stirring continuously to avoid burning.
5. Once the vegetables are slightly tender, add water and salt to the pan. Bring it to a boil.
6. Gradually add the roasted semolina to the boiling water while continuously stirring to prevent lumps from forming.
7. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Let it cook for 5-7 minutes until the semolina is cooked through and the mixture thickens.
8. Once the upma is cooked, turn off the heat and let it sit covered for a few minutes.
9. Fluff up the upma with a fork and garnish with fresh coriander leaves if desired.
10. Serve hot with coconut chutney or pickle.

Enjoy your delicious South Indian

Of course! Here’s a simplified version of the recipe for Vegetable Upma, perfect for a 10-year-old:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup semolina (also called rava or sooji)
• 1 small onion (ask an adult to help you chop it)
• 1 small carrot (ask an adult to help you chop it)
• 1 small potato (ask an adult to help you chop it)
• 1/4 cup green peas (you can use frozen peas)
• 2-3 green chilies (optional, if you like spicy food)
• 1-inch piece of ginger (ask an adult to help you chop it)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Salt
• 2 1/2 cups water
• Fresh coriander leaves (optional, for garnishing)

Instructions:

1. Ask an adult to help you heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan on the stove.
2. Add the chopped onions, chopped carrots, chopped potatoes, and green peas to the pan. Let them cook for a few minutes until they’re a little soft.
3. While the veggies are cooking, you can help by stirring them occasionally with a spoon.
4. Add the chopped green chilies and ginger to the pan. Stir them in with the veggies.
5. Ask an adult to help you add 2 1/2 cups of water to the pan. Then add some salt to taste.
6. Once the water starts boiling, slowly add 1 cup of semolina to the pan while stirring continuously. Keep stirring until everything is mixed well.
7. Turn the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes. During this time, the semolina will soak up the water and become fluffy.
8. After 5-7 minutes, ask an adult to help you check if the upma is ready. It should be soft and fluffy.
9. Turn off the stove and let the upma sit for a few minutes.
10. You can sprinkle some fresh coriander leaves on top for decoration if you like.
11. Serve your delicious Vegetable Upma with some coconut chutney or pickle on the side.

Enjoy your yummy South Indian meal!