Khara bath - Spicy Upma using Cracked wheat

Ingredients:

Cracked wheat - 1 cup
Green chilies - 3
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tbsp 
Jeera - 1/4 tbsp 
Chana dal - 1/4 tbsp 
Urad dal - 1/4 tbsp 
Hing / Asafoetida - 1/4 tbsp 
Curry leaves - few
Oil - 2 tbsp
Turmeric - 1/4 tbsp
Salt - As required
Onion - 1 medium
Water - 2 cups
Vangi bath powder - 1 tbsp
Vegetables of choice - 1 cup
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Shredded coconut - 2 tbsp
Finely chopped cilantro / coriander - 2 tbsp

Method:

1)  Heat the oil in a pan and add the urad dal and mustard seeds.
2) When the seeds crackle, add jeera, asafoetida, curry leaves, green chilies and onions and sauté on a medium flame until soft.
3) Meanwhile, in another pan, add the  Cracked wheat and saute on a medium flame till light brown in color.
4) Add chopped vegetables one by one separately and fry until done.
5) Add all powders, salt, and mix for a min.
6) Add water and let it boil. Once the water starts boiling, add roasted Cracked wheat slowly and stir well when adding.
7) Cook until all the water evaporates and Cracked wheat is cooked.
8) Add coriander leaves, coconut and mix well.
9) Add lemon juice and mix well. Turn off heat.

Khara bath is ready to be served with pickle or coconut chutney.