Veg Semiya Upma

Another possible breakfast dish or a light lunch or dinner.  I usually use carrots cut like matchsticks for the this.  The multicoloured carrots look good in this.  And you can add a bit more carrots if you want.  I usually chop up a whole bunch and add.  It tastes great.

2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp uzhunnu parippu (black gram dal)
3 dry red chillies
1/4 tsp asafoetida
5 or 6 curry leaves
1 or 2 tbsp coconut oil
1 cup carrots cut like matchsticks (preferably multi coloured)
1/2 cup radish (cut like matchsticks)
1 1/2 cups semiya
3 cups water
a pinch of turmeric
1 tsp salt or to taste
juice of half a medium sized lime
1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves (optional)

Heat oil.  When it gets hot, add mustard seeds.  As the mustard seeds start to splutter, add the uzhunnu parippu and then add the dry red chillies.  As the lentils start to brown, add the asafoetida and curry leaves and fry for a few seconds. Don't let anything burn.  Add the coconut oil.  Then add the carrots and radish.  Fry for 3 to 5 minutes.  Add the water.  Add the salt and turmeric.  When the water boils, add the semiya, lime juice and chopped coriander leaves.  Turn down the heat and cook on low for about 7 to 8 minutes or till the water is gone.  Leave the dish open to dry out.