1. Heat oil in a skillet. Add mustard seeds. When they splutter add the cloves, cinnamon, urad dal, gram dal, cashewnuts, raisins, green chilli, ginger and curry leaves. Fry till the dals turn brown.

2. Add onions and fry until soft not brown. Add the chopped tomatoes and turmeric and fry til the tomatoes are almost cooked.

3. Add the shrimp, peas, three cups of hot water and salt to taste.

4. When the water starts boiling add the semolina, stirring continously until all water evaporates and the semolina is cooked and dry.