Plain Cream of Rice Uppamav/Uppittu

Plain Cream of Rice/Arashi Tari Uppamav/Akki Tari Uppittu:
Ingredients:

• 1 cup of Akki tari (cream of rice)
• 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
• 1/8" of chopped ginger
• 3 to 5 green chopped chillies
• 1 tbs of urad dhal
• 1 tbs of channa dhal
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• pinch of hingh(optional)
• pinch of turmeric(optional)
• 1/2 ccup of grated coconut

Method:
Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Splatter the mustadr seeds and add the channa dhal, urad dhal, hingh and turmeric(browns quickly). Thea a add the ginger, cilantro, chillies and sautee further for a couple minutes. Add the rice tari, mix weell and turn off the heat. In a separte, heavey bottomed pot, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to boil. Add salt and the contents of the pan mix well. Lower heat to medium low and cover. Cook for 20 minutes on low heat, mixing every now and then till the rice tari is soft to touch. Add grated coconut for taste.
Cooking tips:
If the cooked uppamav is looks too dry add a couple tbs of ghee. Can add/sprinkle more water to improve consistency.
Home made Cream of rice: Rinse a cup of rice in water and drain all the water. Spread out the wet rice on a cotton towel. Let it air dry away from the sun. Dry blend the dried rice into coarse texture. Use this to make uppamav. You can also use store bought cream of rice.
Serving tips:
Serve hot rice uppamav with ghee. You can also serve with thick yogurt.