Vegetable semiya upma is one of the simple and healthy breakfast recipes. I love this upma very much and I call it as noodles during my school days. When I was in the hostel, my friend Angavai and I enjoy it, while other friends don't like it. Even Jany doesn't like and he never tries any upma variety. This is the first time, I made him taste it and he liked it. There are two varieties of vermicelli, thick and thin. This Semiya upma comes out well with the thin variety. The thick ones can be used for Payasam. I prefer adding veggies with this upma and it is purely optional.
If you are a semiya lover like me, then please check the Semiya Biryani, Semiya Payasam and Semiya Kesari recipes as well.
If you are a semiya lover like me, then please check the Semiya Biryani, Semiya Payasam and Semiya Kesari recipes as well.
Ingredients:Semiya/Vermicilli - 1 cup
Water - 2 cups (Refer Notes section)
Onion - 1 Big
Garlic - 3 cloves (Chopped finely)
Green Chilli - 2
Carrot - 1 small
Beans - 4 to 5
Potato - 1 small
Peas - a handful
Salt - as required
To temper:
Oil - 2 tsp
Mustard - 1/2 tsp
Channa dhal - 1 tsp
Urad dal - 1 tsp
Method:Curry leaves - few
1. Before you start making the Upma, parboil the veggies (Carrot, beans, potato, peas). Dry roast the Semiya, if the pack says it is not roasted. This step is not required for a roasted pack of Semiya. When it starts changing to a golden brown, switch off the flame.
2. In a pan, add some oil. When it is hot, allow the mustard seeds and curry leaves to crackle. Along with this add the urad dhal, Channa dhal and roast it. Then add the onion, garlic, green chilli and saute it till the onions look transparent.
3. Now add the parboiled veggies and give a quick stir. Measure the water and add it to this mixture. Add required salt. If you find the salt is little more at this stage, then it will be correct after adding the Semiya.
2. In a pan, add some oil. When it is hot, allow the mustard seeds and curry leaves to crackle. Along with this add the urad dhal, Channa dhal and roast it. Then add the onion, garlic, green chilli and saute it till the onions look transparent.
3. Now add the parboiled veggies and give a quick stir. Measure the water and add it to this mixture. Add required salt. If you find the salt is little more at this stage, then it will be correct after adding the Semiya.
4. Now mix the Semiya and stir it till the water drains completely. You can also cover cook by simmering to drain the water. Garnish it with Coriander leaves.
Points to remember:
- You can also add a piece of ginger to enhance the flavour.
- Usually, the ratio of vermicelli to water is 1: 2. If you are using thin variety Semiya then a little less than 2 cups is enough.
Happy's Cook - Divya
delicious upma and love the shots
ReplyDeleteI also love semiya upma (if made well). I don't like it sticky and gooey..
ReplyDeletenice colorful upuma...
ReplyDeleteYummy :) delicious :)
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