Ingredients: * 1 cup semolina (not semolina flour) * 1 tsp mustard seeds * 1 tsp black gram dal (urad dal) * 1/8th tsp asafoetida * 1 dried red chilli, broken into small pieces * 1-2 green chillies, thinly sliced, as per taste (optional) * 1 inch piece, ginger root, peeled and chopped finely * 1-2 tbsps cashews * salt to taste * curry leaves and cilantro(optional) to garnish

Method: 1. Dry roast the semolina in a skillet until aromatic and toasted 2. Set aside and in the same skillet, add 1 tbsp oli/ghee and temper with mustard seeds,urad dal, red chillies and saute till the mustard seeds start popping. 3. Immediately add rest of the ingredients except semolina and salt. Saute for 30 sec to 1 min 4. Add 2 cups water and let it come to a boil. Add salt. 5. Now add the toasted semolina, slowly while continuing to stir the mixture. 6. Be careful and keep stirring otherwise the semolina will get lumpy. This step takes approx. less 1 minute to cook. 7. Serve warm garnished with cilantro is using. A little ghee drizzled on top will help to take this dish to the next level!:)




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