How to Cook Vermicelli Upma

Ingredients for Vermicelli Upma :

• 2 Cups Thin vermicelli
• 2 Tbsp Refined oil
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 Tbsp Urad dal
• 2 Green chillies (split lengthwise)
• 9-10 Curry leaves
• 1 Onion, sliced
• 1/2 Cup Beans, chopped
• 1/2 Cup Carrots, chopped
• 1/2 Cup Fresh peas
• 1/2 Cup Tomato puree
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• To taste Salt
• 2 Tbsp Peanuts, roasted

How to Cook Vermicelli Upma :

1. Heat a wok or a kadai and roast the vermicelli for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden. Transfer to a plate and keep aside.
2. Now heat oil in the same kadai and add urad dal, mustard and cumin seeds. Let them crackle for a minute and add the chillies and curry leaves. Saute for 1-2 minutes and add the onions. Mix well.
3. Add turmeric powder and salt and saute for 1-2 minutes. Then add the vegetables and stir well. Allow them to cook for 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the tomato puree and 2 1/2 cups of water, and bring to a rolling boil. Add the vermicelli and mix well. Cover the kadai with a lid and let it cook for 5-6 minutes or until the vermicelli is cooked and the water is dried up.
5. Check seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl and finish with roasted peanuts on top and a fresh green chilli. Serve immediately.