Upma

2 T. ghee or oil
1 t. mustard seed and same amount of Urud dahl
1 T. salt
1 T. sugar
200 grams (1/2 lb.) chopped vegetables
2 pinches nutmeg powder
3 C. of hot water
1 C. semolina, cream of wheat or Suji

Heat the ghee and add the mustard seeds and the urud dahl. When the dahl becomes a little brown, add the nutmeg, vegetables, salt, sugar and after five minutes add the water; let it boil. When vegetables are softened, add the farina, pouring slowly but comtantly, while stirring the preparation constantly. When all the farina is mixed, remove from heat and leave it covered for 5 more minutes; then it is ready to be offered to the Lord.

Note—There are many types of Upmas. This preparation can also be made without using any vegetables. But when semolina is roasted a little, with or without ghee, its texture improves.