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Semiya Upma

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About

Semiya Upma is a South Indian breakfast dish made with vermicelli noodles. It is a simple and delicious dish that can be made in minutes. It is made by sautéing the vermicelli noodles in oil or ghee, then adding vegetables, spices, and water to create a flavorful and nutritious dish. Semiya Upma is often served with chutney or sambar and is a great way to start the day.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

2.6
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Fats

19.7
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Carbs

2.2
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Fibre

3.1

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Recipe

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Ingredients

semolina

1 cup

chopped onion

1/2 cup

chopped carrots

1/4 cup

chopped green beans

1/4 cup

chopped green bell pepper

1/4 cup

chopped tomatoes

1/4 cup

mustard seeds

1 teaspoon

cumin seeds

1 teaspoon

urad dal

1 teaspoon

chana dal

1 teaspoon

ginger

1 teaspoon

garlic paste

red chilli powder

1 teaspoon

turmeric powder

1 teaspoon

garam masala

1 teaspoon

coriander powder

1 teaspoon

sugar

1 teaspoon

oil

2 tablespoons

Salt to taste

water

2 cups

chopped coriander leaves

2 tablespoons

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Directions

Step 1:

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 2:

Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Fry until they start to splutter.

Step 3:

Add chopped onion, carrots, green beans, and bell pepper. Fry for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4:

Add ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, and sugar. Fry for 1 minute.

Step 5:

Add semolina and fry for 2-3 minutes.

Step 6:

Add chopped tomatoes and fry for 1 minute.

Step 7:

Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil.

Step 8:

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until the semolina is cooked.

Step 9:

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 41339 users have chowed down on Semiya Upma a whopping 80194 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Semiya Upma, our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

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