13th
February
2007
Semiya Upma(Vermicelli upma)
posted in Uncategorized |Recipe for Vermicelli upma:
Ingredients:
Vermicelli (semiya)-1 cup
Mixed vegetables(cabbage,carrots,green peas)-1 cup
Onion-1 (big)
Tomato-1 (big)
Salt to taste.
For Seasoning:
mustard seeds-1tsp
cumin seeds-1tsp
urad dal-1tsp
few sprigs of curry leaves
ginger-1tsp (finely chopped)
Procedure:
- Fry the vermicelli,till it turns to light brown, in a pan with two spoons of ghee.
- Transfer it to a plate and allow to cool.
- In the same pan, add a teason of oil and do the seasoning.
- Add the chopped onions and saute for few minutes till they leave the raw smell.
- Add the mixed vegetables along with the chopped tomato and saute for five minutes.
- Adjust salt according to your taste and add two cups of water.
- Cook on a low flame till the veggies are done.
- Once the veggies are done, add the fried semiya(vermicelli) and mix thoroughly.
- Cook for another three to four minutes till the vermicelli boils well and comes together.
- Add a spoon of ghee to the upma and mix well.
Serve it hot.