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Vermicelli Upma (Semiya Upma)
A popular South Indian breakfast dish that can be made in a jiffy
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine:
Indian, North Indian, South Indian
Ingredients
100
g
Vermicelli
1
tsp
Mustard Seeds
1/2
tsp
Urad Dal
1/2
tsp
Gram Dal
2
Green Chillies
5
tsp
Oil
1
sprig
Curry Leaves
15
g
Cashewnuts
Instructions
Heat oil, add mustard seeds, when it pops, add green chillies, urad dal, gram dal and curry leaves.
Add vermicelli and roast until it becomes slightly brown in colour.
Add 2 cups water and leave it covered in low heat.
Stir occasionally and cook until it becomes soft.
Roast cashews in little ghee and add it to the upma.
Serve hot.
Notes
If desired you can add chopped onions, carrots, beans and tomatoes.