Lemon Ragi Noodles

Preparation :20 mins
Cook :25 mins
Total Time :45 mins
Servings :Makes 4 serving

Ingredients :

2 cups ragi (nachni / red millet) noodles
1 tbsp peanuts
1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
1 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
25 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/2 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
1/4 cup cashewnuts (kaju)
2 tbsp lemon juice
ghee for roasting ragi (nachni / red millet) noodles and
2 to 3 tbsp oil
1 tbsp chopped green chillies
1 to 2 dry red chillies (pandi)
1/2 cup grated coconut
1/2 tbsp chopped ginger (adrak)

Method :

Heat 1 tsp ghee in a non-stick pan and add the ragi noodles and sauté on a medium flame till it gets mildly roasted. Remove the roasted on a plate and keep aside.Add a little more ghee and roast the cashew nuts and keep aside.Then in the same pan heat oil, then add mustard seeds, Bengal gram dal, Urad dal, dry red chillies,curry leaves, green chillies and ginger, fry them on a simmer.Then add adequate quantity of water, let it boil then add grated coconut, salt and lemon juice.Then add the fried noodles and mix well. Simmer the flame and let the noodles cook.Once the noodles are cooked add coriander and roasted cashewnuts and mix well.Switch off the flame and serve hot with coconut chutney.