Vermicelli Upma Recipe by Bambino Pasta

Ingredients to Make Vermicelli Upma:

Vermicelli – 2 Cups, 

Vegetable oil -1 tbsp, 

Onions -1 (small sized), 

Jeera – ¼ tsp, 

Mustard seeds-¼ tsp, 

Groundnuts – 25g,

Chana dal – ½ tsp, 

Urad dal – ½ tsp, 

Red chillies – 1 Nos., 

Curry leaves – few, 

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp, 

Green chillies – 2 Nos.,

Coriander leaves – few, 

Salt – to taste

Method to Make Vermicelli Upma

Step 1:

Firstly heat a heavy kadai or pan. begin to roast the vermicelli stirring often. Remove the roasted vermicelli in a separate bowl or plate. Keep aside.

Step 2:

Add 2 tablespoons oil or ghee and 1/2 spoon mustard seeds, cumin seeds and urad dal to the hot oil. Add cashews and peanuts if you like.

Step 3:

Add ⅓ cup finely chopped onions, ginger, green chilli, 7 to 8 curry leaves, 1 dry red chilli and a pinch of asafoetida(hing) and mix well.

Step 4:

Once golden brown, add 2 cups of water to the mix. Add salt, and sugar to taste. Let the water come to boil, and add the roasted vermicelli to the mix.

Step 5:

Simmer until water is absorbed and vermicelli has become soft. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

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