Savory Semolina Loaf

                   Savory Semolina Loaf

This cake can be eaten at anytime of the day either as a breakfast or a tea time snack or this can even be added to your lunch box menu. It is very easy to make. Just chop the veggies, assemble and bake it in the oven. It is very healthy as it is loaded with all kinds of veggies. It is soft on the inside n nice & crunchy on the outside.

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup semolina

2. 3/4 cup fresh green peas

3. 1/4 cup beans

4. 3 carrots 

5. 1/2 cup chopped onion

6. 1 tsp minced ginger 

7. 2 green chillies 

8. 1/2 tsp turmeric

9. 1/2-1 tsp chilli powder

10. 3/4 cup yogurt

11. 1/2 cup water

12. Salt to taste 

13. 1/2 tsp baking soda

14. 1 tsp white sesame seeds

For tadka:

1. 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 

2. 1 tsp mustard

3. 3 tbsp oil 

4. 1 sprig curry leaves 

Method Of Preparation: 

1. Preheat the oven to 200 deg celsius. Oil the bottom & sides of a loaf pan & line it with a parchment paper & oil that as well.

2. In a separate pan, add all the vegetables, semolina, spices, salt & yogurt & mix well.

3. Add water little by little. Do not add all the water at the same time. The batter needs to be thick. 

4. Heat a kadai with some oil on the stove. When the oil is hot, add mustard, cumin and curry leaves. When it starts spluttering, turn off the stove & add this mixture into the batter & mix well.

5. Now add the baking soda & give it a stir. U need to act fast now. Immediately pour the mixture into the pan lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or till a tooth pick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

7. It is done when its soft on the inside & crunchy on the outside.

8. Let it cool in the tin & then slice it into pieces & serve it hot with sweet pickle, coconut chutney & tea.