CARROT-COCONUT SEMOLINA

It is a nutritional breakfast. It is specially made in southern part of India.

Total time : 45 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:
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1 cup semolina
1/2 cup freshly grated coconut
1/2 cup freshly grated carrot
2 cups warm water
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
2 green chillies
1tsp gram lentil
1 tsp black gram
2 strings curry leaves
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 medium onion
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves
2 tbsp clarified butter
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
2 tbsp cashew nuts

Instructions:
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1) Roast the semolina and keep aside.
2) Keep Gram lentil, black gram, curry leaves, mustard seeds, grated ginger, chopped onion, grated carrot ready in one plate.
3) Heat the clarified butter in a pan on one side and on other side heat water on slow flame.
Add sugar and salt to water.
4) Once the clarified butter is hot add mustard seeds, when it starts to crackle add gram lentil and black gram, later add curry leaves, green  chillies, ginger, onions, carrot  and fry for 2 minutes.
5) Later add roasted samolina and mix well, slow down the flame.
6) Immediately add hot water, freshly grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves without waiting for a while.
7) Mix well and transfer it to serving bowl and garnish it with roasted Cashew nuts.

Note:
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1) Green chillies can be adjusted as per your taste.
2) For smoothier texture, you can add freshly prepared
1 cup of Coconut milk, instead of grated coconut and reducing 1 cup of water.

Benefits:
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1) The semolina is high in protein. It is also rich in B vitamins, including folate and thiamine, which help create energy and support brain function. Selenium is another benefit to semolina, one that serves as an antioxidant to help prevent heart disease.
2) · The high-fibre content of coconut meat keeps you full for longer and keeps your blood sugar and blood pressure under control. So, eating it occasionally may help you improve your health, rather than hampering it.
3)Carrots are a particularly good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants.They’re a weight-loss-friendly food and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health.