Sooji Upma

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the dried red chile peppers cashews urad dal chana dal and mustard seed in the hot oil until the cashews are golden brown about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the asafoetida powder into the skillet. Add the onion green chile peppers and curry leaves to the mixture; cook and stir until the onions are softened about 5 minutes.

Pour the water into the skillet along with the tomato ginger and salt; bring to a boil. Gradually pour the semolina into the mixture in a thin stream stirring continually. This is very important. If you add the semolina too quickly or do not stir quick enough you will get lumps. Cook and stir until the mixture begins bubbling; reduce heat to low cover and allow to cook 10 to 15 minutes. Stir the lime juice and ghee into the mixture. Remove from heat and allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.