VIJAYA'S RECIPES

SEMYA UPMA

Ingredients:

• Semya (Vermicelli                              :   400 gms (2 cups)
• Ghee / Clarified Butter                      :   4 tsp
• Rai (Mustard seeds)                           :   1 tsp
• Chana Dal (Bengal Gram dal)           :   4 tsp
• Urad Dal (Black gram dal)                :   2 tsp
• Cashewnuts                                         :   20
• Green Chillies                                     :   6 finely chopped
• Ginger                                                  :  1 inch piece (finely chopped)
• Curry Leaves                                      :  10 to 15
• Heeng (Asafoetida)                             :  ½ tsp
• Haldi (Turmeric)                                :  1 tsp
• Onions                                                 :  1 ( finely chopped )
• Carrot                                                 :  1 (finely chopped)
• Green Peas                                         :   1 cup
• Salt to taste
• Water                                                 :   3 cups
• Lemon Juice                                      :   1 lemon
• Coriander                                          :   ½ cup for Garnishing

Method:

• Heat a Pan.  Add 1 tsp Ghee (clarified Butter) .  Add Semya (Vermicelli) and roast it till Semya turns golden brown in colour.  Take it out in a plate.
• In the same Pan – add 2 tsp of Ghee – Mustard seeds – Chana Dal – Urad dal – Cashew Nuts- Ginger – Green chillies – Curry Leaves – Heeng – Haldi (Turmeric) – Onions – Saute the onions till they turn translucent.
• Now add Carrots – Green Peas – Salt – Cook for 2 mins.
• Add Roasted Semiya (Vermicelli). Then add water (For 1 Cup Semiya – add 1 ½ half cup of water). Mix well . Reduce flame.  Cover with a lid. After 2 mins. remove the lid.
• Add 1 lime Juice.  Remove Semya Upma in a plate.
• Garnish with coriander.
• Our Vermicelli Upma is ready !!! 
• Serve it with Coconut chutney or any other chutney

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