Semiyan Upma

Semiyan/Vermicelli Upma, a nice healthy & quick breakfast. This interesting recipe is a variation of the popular and common South Indian recipe upma, using wheat vermicelli instead of semolina. It tastes great with freshly ground coconut chutney.

Ingredients :

• Semiyan/Vermicelli - 2 cups
• Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
• Chana Dal - 2 tsp
• Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp
• Onion - 2 Medium
• Green Chili - 4
• Curry Leaves - 1 sprig
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Tomato - 1 medium
• Salt to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Water - 4 cups
• Grated Coconut - 1/4 cup
• Coriander for garnishing

Method :

• Roast vermicelli in a pan on medium flame until it turns golden brown with continuous stirring. Keep it aside to cool.
• In a pan heat oil. When hot enough add mustard seeds and let it splutter.
• Add chana dal, urad dal and fry till crispy.
• Add sliced onions, slit green chilies, curry leaves and saute till onions are translucent.
• Add turmeric powder, saute and add chopped tomatoes. Saute till tomatoes are soft.
• Now add water, salt, grated coconut, lemon juice and allow it boil.
• Check the seasoning and add fried vermicelli and mix well. 
• Cover with a lid and let it cook until water is absorbed. Stir in between occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom.
• Turn off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Cover the lid and let it sit for 5-10 mins.
• Serve hot with freshly ground coconut chutney.

Note : U can skip either tomato or lemon juice. And double the quantity of any of them you are using.