Ragi sevai with readymade ragisticks

Ingredients:

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• ragi sevai - 1 packet (any brand....anil/concord / any other brand)
• salt - to taste
• veggies(optional) - carrot/beans/potato/ all the three
• onion - 2 big
• green chillies - 4
• asafoetida - a pinch
• oil - 2 tsp
• mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• chana dal - 2 tsp
• shredded coconut - 2 tsp( optional)
• curry leaves - a sprig
• Lemon juice - 3 tsp
• ginger - 1 inch piece,chopped finely

Method:

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• Soak the ragi sevai sticks in water for just 2 min.(not more that that)
• Squeeze the excess water and keep the ragi sticks in a perforated plate.
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• Steam for 10 min.
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• Add oil in a kadai.Add mustard seed,asafoetida .when it splutters add chana dal and saute till it turns golden brown.
• Add curry leaves ,green chillies ,ginger,onions and saute till it becomes translucent.
• If you use any veggies ,chop them finely and add into the kadai.
• Saute for 3 min,sprinkle water and cook covered till it becomes tender.
• Add the steamed ragi sevai,salt and mix well.
• Switch off the flame.Keep covered for 5 min.
• Pour lemon juice ,mix well and serve hot.
• Garnish with shredded coconut.
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