Ingredients:
Vermicelli - 100 gms
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp
Gram Dal - 1/2 tsp
Green Chillies - 2
Oil - 5 tsp
Curry Leaves - 1 sprig
Cashewnuts - 15 gms
Method:
1. Heat oil, add mustard seeds, when it pops, add green chillies, urad dal, gram dal and curry leaves.
2. Add vermicelli and roast until it becomes slightly brown in colour.
3. Add 2 cups water and leave it covered in low heat.
4. Stir occasionally and cook until it becomes soft.
5. Roast cashews in little ghee and add it to the upma.
6. Serve hot.
Mr. Damodharan (or popularly known as Chef Damu or Chef Damodaran) is a famous culinary expert in South India. Chef Damodaran recipes are a mix of traditional and modern cooking methods and cater to a wide range of tastebuds. Here are some of the dishes from Chef Damu.