Semiya Upma

By:Anu Thomas A

Vermicelli – 1 cup
Oil – 2 tsp
Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves – a few
Green chillies – 2
Ginger – 1 tsp
Onions– 1
Carrot – 1
tomato - 1
Water – 1.5 cups
Ghee -1 tsp
turmeric powder - a pinch

1)In a wide vessel, add a tsp of ghee and toss the vermicelli in a medium flame till golden brown.
2)In the same pan, in medium heat, add oil and add the mustard seeds.
3)When the mustard seeds starts to splutter, add curry leaves, onion,ginger,green chillies
4)Fry till the onions become translucent and add all the vegetables.(can use peas,beans)
5)Add some salt,turmeric powder and add 1.5 cup of water and cover it with a lid.
6)When the veggies are 3/4th done, add the vermicelli and mix well.
7)When all the water gets evaporated, cover the lid and keep it in simmer flame
for 5 to 10 minutes or until the vermicelli becomes soft.