in a large kadai, take 5 tsp of oil.

add the tempering ingredients like mustard seeds, cumin, chana dal, urad dal and few curry leaves. allow them to splutter.

now add cashews and fry till they turn slightly golden

next, add finely chopped onions and saute till they change colour.

then add slit green chilli and finely chopped ginger. saute till the raw smell disappears.

add chopped tomatoes and fry till they become soft.

then add beans and peas. fry for a minute.

add water and get to rolling boil. (ratio of rava and water is always 1:2)

once the water begins to boil, add turmeric powder, vangibath powder and salt to taste. give a good mix.

lower the flame to its lowest add the rava slowly stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

cover and allow to steam for a minute on the low flame.

add a tsp of ghee a give a good mix.

switch off the flame and serve khara bhath with kesari bhath.