Tikhat saanjaa /shiraa

My grandmother was purely vegetarian..She didn't even use onion in her  recipes during 'chaturmaas'. She never touched bread as it was supposed to be 'English' and British used the bread to convert the  religion of hindus. All her recipes were simple and easy.
This is her 'fast food' recipe. She used to make it in just 10 minutes as pre-roasted rawa was always at her hand.

 

Tikhat Sanja

        a semolina snack

     

Ingredients
1 cup jada rawa/semolina
1/4 cup green peas(optional)
2 and1/2 cup of hot water
salt and sugar to taste

Tempering
2 tsp oil /ghee (tastes better in ghee)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp asafoetida
5-6 curry leaves
2-3 chopped green chilies

Garnishing
Freshly grated coconut
Chopped coriander leaves
lemon juice

Method
1.Heat the oil/ghee in the pan.
2.Add all the ingredients of tempering.
3.Add green peas.
4.Add semolina. Roast well for 5-7 minutes.
5.Add boiled water (you can add salt and sugar while boiling)Cover the pan.Let it cook for    5minutes or till all the water gets soaked
6.Squeeze in the lemon.
7. Garnish with coconut and coriander and serve.