• Cut the green chillies finely
• Heat oil in a pan and when sufficiently hot add the chopped green chillies and saute till it starts to discolour.
• Next, add the mustard seeds and once it starts to splutter add the black gram and Bengal gram dal and saute for a minute in medium flame.
• Now add the peanuts, asafoetida and saute for few seconds.
• Now  add the curry leaves and saute till the leaves become crisp
• Now add the turmeric and semolina and saute for 2 minutes in low flame
• Switch off the fire and add salt.
• Mix well and store in a cool place

TO PREPARE THE UPMA

• Add 1 ¾ cup of boiling water to 1 cup of semolina mix, cover and cook till done in a low flame.
• Adding vegetables will definitely enhance the taste.It is not mandatory though.