Vermicelli Upma

Vermicelli upma is a tasty and healthy breakfast option made from vermicelli, onions and other veggies

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Indian, South Indian

Keyword 30 Mins or Less, Mixed Vegetables, Upma, Vegan, Vermicelli

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 314kcal

1 cup vermicelli I used MTR Vermicelli which i found is far better than other brands
1/4 cup each of carrots cubed, french beans (julienne), peas, potatoes, cauliflower
1/2 tsp mustard
2-3 curry leaves washed & dried - you dont want them spluttering hot oil on ur face!
1 green chillie minced
1/2 tsp urad dal black gram
1 small onion sliced
1/4 tsp turmeric powder optional - only for the colour
oil

Boil 2 and half cups of water and cook vermicelli for about 1 min. Leave it slightly undone (90% cooked). Drain well and refresh it with cold water. Drain and keep aside
In 2 cups of boiling water add potatoes and carrots and boil for 2 mins. Add beans, cauliflower, peas and boil for a further 2-3minutes. Drain, cool & set aside
In a wok heat some oil, add mustard and when they splutter add the curry leaves, stir for 2-3 seconds
Toss in the udad dal and stir till they become pale brown & immediately add the onions and stir well
When the onions begin to brown a little add the green chillies and fry.
Add turmeric powder and toss in the cooked veggies and stir fry for a further 2-3 minutes
Add the vermicelli and stir gently till all the masala is mixed well.
Serve hot