Looking for a wholesome, quick and delicious breakfast? I got you covered with this wonderful Seviyan Upma ( Savory Vermicelli)!
Servings: 4persons
Calories:
Author: Natasha Minocha
Ingredients
1cupVermicelli
1TbspOil
1tspMustard seeds/ Rai
1tsp Urad dal
10-12Curry leaves
1smallGreen chilli, chopped finely
1smallOnion, finely chopped
1/4cupPeas
2Carrots, peeled and diced
2Tomatoes, deseeded and diced
Salt to taste
1/2tspTurmeric
1/2tspCoriander powder
1 3/4cup Water
Juice of 1 lemon
Roasted peanuts and cilantro/ coriander for garnish
Instructions
Dry roast the vermicelli in a pan/ kadai. Once it's lightly golden, take it off the heat and transfer to a bowl/ platter. Keep aside.
Now add oil to the same pan / kadai. Once heated, add the mustard seeds. When they crackle, add the urad dal. Once its golden, add the curry leaves.
Let it cook for a minute, before adding the onions and green chilies. Cook for a couple of minutes till translucent. Add the salt, turmeric and coriander powder.
Stir in the carrots and peas. Add a splash of water and cover the pan and let them cook for about 5-6 minutes. They will be almost cooked through.
Add the water and let it come to a boil. Now mix in the roasted vermicelli and deseeded tomatoes and cook, covered till the vermicelli has soaked in all the water.
Gently fluff up the vermicelli and stir in the lemon juice.
Garnish with roasted peanuts and cilantro/ coriander. Serve warm. Enjoy!