UPPUMA A cream of wheat preparation more or less like the Southern grits but is mixed with Indian spices

1 c. cream of wheat                     1/2 tsp. ginger pieces
1/2 tsp. mustard seeds                  2 Tbsp. onions {chopped)
20 cashew nuts                          1 hot green pepper, chopped
2 tsp. split urad dhal                  2 c. water
4 Tbsp. vegetable oil                   3/4 tsp. salt

Slightly brown cream of wheat for 4 minutes i.n a skillet over medium heat and set it aside. In another pan, saute mustard seeds, cashew nuts, urad dhal in oil over medium heat until golden brown. Add ginger, onion, chopped green pepper and let it simmer uncovered for three minutes. Add 2 cups of water and salt with the boiling ingredients. Let the water come to a full boil. Add the browned cream of wheat while stirring. Keep on stirring for 5-7 minutes and by that time cream of wheat will be well cooked. It is good when served hot. Cooked uppuma comes up to 3 cups. Eat uppuma with chutney or yogurt and pickles.