Made from vermicelli and fresh vegetables, semiya upma is a quick, easy-to-make, wholesome and filling breakfast option.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients:
Semiya or Vermicelli- ½ cup
Fresh Peas- 1/8 cup
Finely-Chopped Carrot- 1, small
Finely-Chopped Beans- 10
Finely-Chopped Onion- 1, big
Finely-Chopped Coriander- 2 tsp
Water- 1 cup
Salt- To taste
For the Tadka:
Oil- 2 tsp
Mustard Seeds- ¾ tsp
Urad Dal- ½ tsp
Finely-Chopped Ginger- ½ tsp
Green Chili- 1, vertically slit open
Hing- A pinch
Method:
- Dry roast the vermicelli in a nonstick pan till it turns golden in color. Keep the flame on medium and make sure to roast it evenly. Once done, transfer to a bowl and keep aside.
- Heat oil and the splutter the mustard seeds. Now add the urad dal, ginger, chili, and a pinch of hing. Sauté for a minute.
- Add onions and sauté till it turns translucent.
- Add the vegetables and salt, and sauté for 5 more minutes.
- Now add a cup of water and boil for 2 minutes.
- Lastly, add the roasted vermicelli and mix quickly.
- Serve immediately.