Semiya Upma

Ingredients  

• Vermicelli – 1 cup
• Oil – 2 tsp
• Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves – a few
• Green chillies – 2
• Ginger – 1 tsp
• Onions– 1
• Carrot – 1
• Tomato - 1
• Water – 1.5 cups
• Ghee -1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - a pinch

Preparation

1)In a wide vessel, add a tsp of ghee and toss the vermicelli in a medium flame till golden brown.

2)In the same pan, in medium heat, add oil and add the mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds starts to splutter, add curry leaves, onion, ginger, green chilies

3)Fry till the onions become translucent and add all the vegetables.(can use peas, beans)

4)Add some salt, turmeric powder and add 1.5 cup of water and cover it with a lid. When the veggies are 3/4th done, add the vermicelli and mix well.

5)When all the water gets evaporated, cover the lid and keep it in simmer flame  until the vermicelli becomes soft.