Kale Pesto Upma

Ingredients:-

• 1/2 cup semolina/ soji

• 2 tablespoons capsicum, chopped

• 2 tablespoons carrot, chopped

• 1 green chili, split or chopped

• 1 tablespoon coriander, chopped

• 2 tablespoons ghee/ olive oil

• 8-10 curry leaves/ limbdo

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin/ jeera

• 1 tablespoon split black gram lentil/ urad dal

• Salt to taste

• 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)

• Few drops of lemon juice

• 2-3 cups hot water
  

Kale pesto:

Combine the following in a blender and blend it:

• 1 cup basil leaves

• 1/2 cup kale leaves

• 1 tablespoon walnuts

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• Salt to taste

• Pinch of pepper

• Pinch of oregano (optional)

Instructions:-

• In a pan, heat ghee / olive oil.

• Add split black gram lentil and cumin.

• Let it splutter until golden.

• Add carrot, capsicum and curry leaves.

• Sauté until its semi soft.

• Now add semolina and roast for few minutes on a medium flame.

• Add water in small batches stirring it continuously to avoid lumps. (adjust water quantity as per your needed consistency)

• Add salt, sugar if using and lemon juice.

• Add kale pesto and coriander and mix until well combined. Let it cook for 5-7 minutes.

• Serve hot.