Vegetable Semiya Upma

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.