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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.
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Prep Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Indian
Keyword:
Semiya Upma, Vermicilli Upma
Servings:
4
Author:
Chef Yogi
Ingredients
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3
tbsp
Refined or Vegetable Oil
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2
Sprigs
Curry Leaves
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1
no
finely chopped Green Chili
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1
no
small Red Onion
thinly sliced
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½
no
a small Green Capsicum
julienned
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¼
no
small Carrot
julienned
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½
no
Tomato
Slice
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½
tsp
Black Mustard Seeds
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2
tbsp
Peanuts
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1
cup
Unroasted Vermicelli
approx. 130g
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1
tsp
Turmeric
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⅛
tsp
Red Chili Powder
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½
tsp
Table Salt
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Juice of 1/2 Lime
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1
tbsp
Fresh Coriander
chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Boil water in a pot. Add vermicelli and stir to avoid clumps.
Cook for 3 minutes or until done, then drain.
Toss with a bit of oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
Heat oil in a wok or skillet. Fry peanuts until golden, then set aside.
In the same oil, pop the mustard seeds, then add onion, sautéing until soft.
Add curry leaves and sauté.
Add capsicum, tomato, chili, carrot, and curry leaves, cooking until veggies are tender.
Stir in the turmeric, chili powder, and salt, cooking off the raw spice smell.
Add the cooked vermicelli and lime juice to the wok.
Stir well to mix.
Top with fresh coriander and the set-aside peanuts for extra flavour and crunch.
Enjoy the warm, flavorful vermicelli stir-fry, a perfect blend of taste and texture.
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