Tuesday 27 October 2015

Vermicelli Upma

Serves 2
Preparation Time : 10 mins
Cooking Time : 15 mins
Total Time       : 25 mins

Ingredients

Roasted vermicelli whole wheat 1/2 cup
Curry leaves 5-6
Carrot 1
Beans 5-6 nos
Green Peas (optional)
Onion 1 medium
Green Chillies 2 nos
Oil 1.5 tbsp
Mustard 3/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Water

Method

1. Fill a medium pot with water and bring it to boil
2. Add the roasted vermicelli to the pot once the water is started to boil, stir for 2 mins with a wooden  to avoid sticking
3. Cook the vermicelli not more than 5-6 minutes
4 Using a colander drain out the hot water once cooked and run it under cold water. This will help to reduce the stickiness. Keep it aside
6. Finely chop carrot, beans and green chillies, slice the onions, boil the peas,
7.  In pan heat oil add mustard once it splutters add curry leaves and green chillies
8.Add the Onion and saute until translucent
9. Add carrot and beans and cook until tender
10. Add the vermicelli and give a quick mix
11. Cover it and keep it on a low flame for 5-7 mins
12. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with your favorite chutney




Notes

1. I used the ready made roasted vermicelli , in case you don't get that you can roast the vermicelli on a low flame. Avoid over roasting
2. I boil the roasted vermicelli as it avoid stickiness and method taste better
3. Dont over cook the vegs -carrot and beans should be crunchy





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