Puffed Rice (Murmura) Upma

Today turned out to be a very pleasant day for us. First, went for a long drive and had lunch from a restaurant. Had Chicken Biriyani, Nan and Paneer Butter masala for Lunch :). Reached home in the evening, went for a walk after having Tea. By the time we came back, it was dark and fog was starting to set in. All in all a good day supported by really good climate... 

We decided to have a light dinner as we were still feeling full. I prepared puffed rice upma or Murmura upma as dinner.

                                

Puffed Rice Upma

Ingredients: 

4 - 5 cups Murmura or Puffed Rice ( for 2 people)
1 small Onion
1 Green Chilly
1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric
1/2 Teaspoon Chilly Powder
3 - 4 Curry leaves
1 Teaspoon Mustard seeds
1 Teaspoon Oil
Salt
Peanuts or Ground Nuts
Coriander Leaves

Prepping: ( 5 min)

Step 1: Cut onion and green chilly into small pieces. 
Step 2: Put Murmura in a vessel and add water to it. Wash it well and drain immediately.

Method of Preparing: ( 15 min)

Step 1: 
Heat oil in a pan. When the oil becomes hot, add mustard seeds to it. Once they crackle, add peanuts and roast them till the skin of the ground nuts start coming off. 

Step 2:
Now add onion and saute.

Step 3:
After the onion becomes soft, add curry leaves and green chilly. Saute till the onions become dark brown in colour.

Step 4:
Add Tomatoes and saute till they turn mushy.

Step 5:
Add Turmeric, chilly powder and salt. Mix well.

Step 6:
Add Murmure and mix well. Cover with lid and cook for 5 min. Switch off and garnish with coriander leaves. Yummy Puffed Rice Upma is ready. 



Puffed Rice Upma can be had as  a healthy break fast, snack or dinner. It is very easy to prepare and doesnt take much time as well. Do try preparing it and let me know how it turns out for you.