May 27, 2010

Sweet and Sour Ragi Vermicelli Upma



The preparation of ragi is very easy and it is very healthy too. I prefer Anil brand for preparing ragi. We can take this dish as breakfast or dinner. It’s very easy to prepare in weekdays for office goers. It will take around 20minutes for the preparation.Fat and cholesterol free, and it has proteins, calcium and iron. It’s good with sugar and coconut chutney, so if you see the Anil brand packet in near by grocery shop. Don’t hesitate to buy. Sure! You will like. Now let’s see about sweet ragi and sour ragi preparation.



Ingredients:

Ragi Semiya - 100g
Small Onion - 3 to 4 pieces
Green Chili - 2
Curry Leaves - 10
Mustard Seeds - 1tbsp
Bengal Gram - 1tbsp
Hing - 1tbsp
Shredded Coconut - 1Cup
Salt - As you want.

Preparation of Sweet Ragi:



- Take 2litres of water in a large amount of bowl and put the required quantity of salt.

- Now soak ragi in this water, for 3minutes.

- After 3minutes, drain the water completely.

- Don’t keep more than 3minutes, otherwise it will become loose.

- Now cook this in idli tray for 10minutes.

- After 10minutes take the boiled ragi in a separate bowl.

- Mix the grated coconut with ragi.

- If you want you can add raw gingelly oil and mix.

- Now Sweet Ragi is ready to eat.



Preparation of Sour Ragi:



- Cut the onion and chili in small cubes and keep it aside.

- Take 2litres of water in a large amount of bowl and put the required quantity of salt.

- Now soak ragi in this water, for 3minutes.

- After 3minutes, drain the water completely.

- Don’t keep more than 3minutes, otherwise it will become loose.

- Now cook this in idly tray for 10minutes.

- After 10minutes take the boiled ragi in a separate bowl.

- Keep pan in a gas stove, pour the oil and put the mustard seeds, Bengal gram, hing, onion, and chili and curry leaves.

- Fry well until it becomes golden brownish color.

-  Add cooked ragi vermicelli in the pan and fry well for 3 to 4 minutes.

- Now serve hot.



Note:

- Its good for the sugar patient.

- Serve without sugar for the sugar patient.

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