Cook the green gram dal separately but take care not to overcook.

:- If using pressure cooker, cook for abt 2 - 3 whistles.

Roast the sooji till a nice aroma appears.

Heat ghee in a pan.

Add the curry leaves, black pepper and ginger to it.

Add the 2 cups of water to it.

Bring the water to boil.

Add salt at this step.

Add the sooji to it and mix well so that there are no lumps.

Close and leave it for a few mins.

Add the cooked green gram(mashed a little) to it and mix well thoroughly.

Add some ghee with roasted cashewnuts.

:- Adjust salt to your taste.

:- Serve hot/warm with coconut chutney or with pongal sambar.

:- To see if the sooji is cooked, wet your hands and touch it. It should not stick to your hand.