Savoury semolina

Manju Dewan

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We do not usually associate semolina with salt, but this recipe using semolina and capsicum make for a digestible, nutritious and easy to make dish.  

Semolina cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup semolina
• 1 cup curd
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp fruit salt

For tempering

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• ½ green capsicum (thinly sliced)
• ½ yellow capsicum (thinly sliced)
• ½ red capsicum (thinly sliced)
• 10-15 curry leaves
• 3-4 green chillies

Method

• Take semolina in a bowl. Now, add curd to it and mix well.
• Keep it aside for 15-20 minute.
• Now add water to make a batter of pouring consistency.
• Add fruit salt to the batter and pour it in a greased cake tin.
• Now steam it for 10-15 minute or until done.
• Transfer it to a serving dish.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and sauté.
• Add sliced capsicum and sauté for 1-2 minute. 
• Add curry leaves and green chilli and mix well.
• Pour and spread it over the cake.
• Cut into slices and serve with tomato ketchup or mint chutney.

(Dewan is a Ludhiana-based culinary expert)

—As told to Poonam Bindra