Wash the cracked wheat and set it aside. You can let it soak till the water boils for the upma too.
Heat the kadai or pan and add oil. Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds, urad dal, and channa dal.
As they start to splutter, add the bay leaf and cinnamon and fry for a minute.
Now add the chopped green chilies and let them fry for a minute.
Add the 2 cups of water and salt.
As the water starts to boil, add the washed wheat rava and mix well.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it cook till ¾ of the water is absorbed. (At this stage, check the wheat rava. It should be cooked 80%. If not, add ½ cup of water)
Now cover and cook for 5 more minutes till all the water is absorbed.
Now turn off the heat and now sprinkle the grated coconut. Let it sit for a couple of minutes and then mix well.
Serve hot with chutney or sambhar or chole.
Notes
Soaking the rava helps in faster cooking.
Coconut can be skipped, and you can add onions after adding cinnamon.
Also, any veggies of your choice can be added too.
Adjust the salt and green chilies according to your preference.