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Vermicelli upma on banana leaf

Semiya Upma, Vermicilli upma, Healthy breakfast

Semiya Upma: Quick, savory South Indian dish with vermicelli, veggies, spices, and nuts. Perfect for quick Indian breakfast or snack.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Semiya Upma, Vermicilli Upma
Servings: 4
Author: Chef Yogi

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Refined or Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Sprigs Curry Leaves
  • 1 no finely chopped Green Chili
  • 1 no small Red Onion thinly sliced
  • ½ no a small Green Capsicum julienned
  • ¼ no small Carrot julienned
  • ½ no Tomato Slice
  • ½ tsp Black Mustard Seeds
  • 2 tbsp Peanuts
  • 1 cup Unroasted Vermicelli approx. 130g
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • tsp Red Chili Powder
  • ½ tsp Table Salt
  • Juice of 1/2 Lime
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Coriander chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Boil water in a pot. Add vermicelli and stir to avoid clumps.
    Vermicelli boiling in pot-Semiya Upma
  • Cook for 3 minutes or until done, then drain.
    Draining -Semiya Upma
  • Toss with a bit of oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
    Vermicelli with Oil -Semiya Upma
  • Heat oil in a wok or skillet. Fry peanuts until golden, then set aside.
    Frying peanuts in oil- Semiya Upma
  • In the same oil, pop the mustard seeds, then add onion, sautéing until soft.
    Cooking mustard seeds, onion (Semiya Upma)
  • Add curry leaves and sauté.
  • Add capsicum, tomato, chili, carrot, and curry leaves, cooking until veggies are tender.
    Veggie Semiya Upma Cooking
  • Stir in the turmeric, chili powder, and salt, cooking off the raw spice smell.
    Spices cooking in pan (Semiya Upma)
  • Add the cooked vermicelli and lime juice to the wok.
    Add the cooked vermicelli and lime juice to the wok. Stir well to mix. (Semiya Upma)
  • Stir well to mix.
    Stirring Mixed Ingredients (Semiya Upma)
  • Top with fresh coriander and the set-aside peanuts for extra flavour and crunch.
    Coriander Peanut Garnished Upma (Semiya Upma)
  • Enjoy the warm, flavorful vermicelli stir-fry, a perfect blend of taste and texture.
    Vermicelli Stir-Fry Closeup (Semiya Upma)
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