Savatibija

Savatibija Upma

North Karnataka Dish

Savatibija is made of fine sooji dough and it is sun dried. It can be stored for 6 months.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups Savatibija

1 Onion chopped

2- 3 Green Chillies chopped

2- 3  spoons Chana Dal

1 spoon Mustard Seeds

1/2 inch Ginger crushed ( optional)

5 Curry Leaves chopped

1 spoon Coriander Leaves chopped

1 spoon Lemon Juice

Salt

Oil

Method:

In a kadai, heat 1/4 cup oil on a medium flame.

Add mustard seeds, chana dal, ginger, onion, green chillies, curry leaves and saute well for 2 minutes.

Add 5 cups water to the mixture and salt.

When water starts boiling, add sautibija , coriander leaves and mix well and cook for 15 minutes.

Garnish it with lemon juice, freshly grated coconut and serve hot.