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Vermicelli Upma is a popular South Indian breakfast dish made from vermicelli, a type of thin noodles, mixed with various spices, vegetables, and sometimes lentils. It is a healthy, nutritious, and easy-to-make dish that is often enjoyed with a side of chutney or pickle. The addition of vegetables and lentils makes it a balanced meal that provides a good mix of carbohydrates, proteins, and fiber.
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Recipe
Ingredients
vermicelli
1 cup
chopped mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, bell pepper, beans)
2 cups
oil
2 tablespoons
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
split black lentils (urad dal)
1 teaspoon
green chillies chopped
2
onion chopped
1
A few curry leaves
Salt to taste
water
2 cups
Freshly chopped coriander leaves for garnishing
Directions
Step 1:
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan, add the vermicelli and roast it until it becomes golden brown. Remove from heat and set it aside.
Step 2:
In the same pan, heat the remaining oil. Add the mustard seeds and let them crackle.
Step 3:
Add the split black lentils (urad dal), green chillies, curry leaves, and onion. Sauté until the onion becomes golden brown.
Step 4:
Add the mixed vegetables and salt. Cover and cook until the vegetables are soft.
Step 5:
Add the water and bring it to a boil.
Step 6:
Once the water is boiling, add the roasted vermicelli slowly while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Step 7:
Cover and cook on a low-medium flame until the vermicelli is cooked and all the water is absorbed.
Step 8:
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
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