Add beaten rice in a colander and run it under water for a minute to moisten it properly. You can soak it in water for 5 minutes and then drain the water completely.

Heat oil in a non-stick pan and when oil is warm add mustard seeds and asafoetida.

When mustard seeds splutter, add urad dal, peanuts and saute till lentil trun light brown.

Add turmeric powder, curry leaves and green chillies and saute for few seconds.

Add beaten rice, salt and mix well. Remove from the flame.

Juice the lemon and add this juice in the pan and mix gently.

Enjoy this upma with some chutney.