Vermicelli Upma
Ingredients
- 1 cup, wheat vermicelli
- 3 tbsp, finely chopped onion
- Oil as required
- Turmeric powder as required
- 1/2 tsp, Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp, urad dal
- 1 tsp, coriander chopped
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp, Mustard seeds
Nutrition count
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Energy : 12.26 kcal
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Protein : 18.16% (RDA)*
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Calcium : 2.66% (RDA)*
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Iron : 9.7% (RDA)*
Step by step
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Heat a wok or a kadhai and roast the vermicelli for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden. Transfer to a plate and keep aside.
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Now heat oil in the same kadhai and add urad dal, mustard and cumin seeds. Let them crackle for a minute. Sauté for 1-2 minutes and add the onions. Mix well.
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Add turmeric powder and salt and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
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Add 1 cup of water, and bring to a rolling boil. Add the vermicelli and mix well. Cover the kadhai with a lid and let it cook for 5-6 minutes or until the vermicelli is cooked and the water is dried up.
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Check seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl and finish with chopped coriander on top. Serve immediately.
Tips
Tip number 1
You can also add vegetables like potato, carrots, beans and peas.
Tip number 2
You can also put nuts like peanuts and grated coconut.
