Semiya (Vermicelli Pasta) - 1.5 cup
Water - 1 3/4 cup
Onion - 1/2 (chopped)
Green Chily - 4(sliced)
Salt - as needed
Lemon Juice - 1/2 Tsp
For Tempering :
Oil/ Ghee - 2 tsp
Dry Red Chilly - 2
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Channa dal - 1/4 tsp
Urad dal - 1/4 tsp
Cashew nuts - 1 tblsp
Curry Leaves - 1 strand
Preparation Method :
1. Roast the semiya in a tsp of oil/ ghee till it turns golden brown and keep aside. You could also buy roasted semiya from the store to save time.
2. Heat oil/ghee in a kadai and splutter the mustard seeds. Fry the channa dal, urad dal, cashew nuts, mustard Seeds, dry red chillies and curry leaves till it becomes golden brown.
3. Add the onions and saute on a low flame just till it sweats.
4. Now add the exact amount of water specified, add salt to the water and bring it to a boil.
5. Add the roasted semiya, mix everything and reduce the flame to the lowest setting. Cover with a lid and let the semiya cook undisturbed for 5 minutes till all the water is absorbed.Sprinkle some Lemon Juice to taste. Switch off and gently toss with a spoon or fork to seperate each string.
6. Sprinkle some Lemon Juice to taste. Serve with coconut chutney or any other chutney or pickle.
* Tasty Vermicelli Upma Ready.
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