Murmura Upma (maramaralu or borugulu upma)

Ingredients

Murmura            -                   100 gms (approximately)
Turmeric powder                     big pinch
salt                                         to taste
oil -                                         1 tbsp

For tempering

chana dal                                   3tsp
mustard seeds                            1tsp
cumin seeds                               1tsp
dry red chillies                            2-3
green chillies very finely chopped  2
onions finely chopped                  1 medium sized one
coriander leaves finely chopped    3-4 strands
curry leaves                                 afew

RECIPE

1.Marinade murmura in plenty of water for 5 mins

2.Murmura will float in water so dip them using spatula to make sure that all of murmura will absorb water
3.Remove them using a spatula that drains out water.

4.Put them in a plate for 5 mins or more.At this point they will fully absorb the remaining water they puff up really well and it is easy to handle them.
5.Now keep pan on stove top on medium flame.
6.Pour in 1tbsp oil.
7.When oil is hot add in chanadal.stir them for a while.
8.Add dried red chilies.(At this point you could add cashew nuts too,if you want)
9.Add mustard and cumin seeds when they start splutter add in curry leaves.
10.Add chopped chillies.Add in onions and fry them until they turn golden in color.
11.Add some salt and tumeric powder.
12.Turn off the flame and immediately add murmura to the pan.
13.Mix well.sprinkle chopped coriander leaves.