2 cupsFresh spinach (palak), washed and chopped (packed)
1 mediumTomatoes (chopped)
2-3Green chillies
minimalWater (only if needed for blending)
1 cupSemolina (suji/rava) For the upma
2 tbspOil
1 tspGhee
1 tspMustard seeds
½ tspCumin seeds (jeera)
1 tspUrad dal
1 tspChana dal
10-12Cashew nuts (broken)
8-10Curry leaves
1 inch pieceGinger (finely chopped)
a pinchHing (asafoetida)
3 cupsWater
(to taste)Salt
1 tbspLemon juice
for garnishFresh coriander leaves (chopped)