VERMICELLI UPMA

Try this healthy and quick snack when you are hit by a sudden hunger attack.

PREPARATION TIME : 10 Min.
TOTAL TIME               : 25 Min.
CALORIES                   : 242

INGREDIENTS :

• 2 cups of thin vermicelli
• 2 Tbsp of refined oil
• 1 tsp of mustard seeds
• 1 tsp of cumin seeds
• 1 Tbsp of urad dal
• 2 green chillies, split lengthwise
• 9-10 curry leaves
• 1 onion, finely sliced
• 1/2 cup of beans, chopped
• 1/4 cup of green capsicum, chopped
• 1/2 cup of carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup of fresh peas
• 1/2 cup of finely chopped tomato
• 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 Tbsp of roasted peanuts

METHOD :

1. Heat a kadai and roast the vermicelli for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden. Transfer to a plate and keep aside.
2. Heat oil in the same kadai and add urad dal, mustard and cumin seeds. Let them crackle for a minute and add the chillies and curry leaves. Saute for 1-2 minutes and add the onions. Mix well.
3. Add turmeric powder and salt and saute for 1-2 minutes. Then add the vegetables and stir well. Allow them to cook for 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the tomato and 2 1/2 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Add the vermicelli and mix well. Cover the kadai with a lid and let it cook for 5-6 minutes or until the vermicelli is cooked and the water is dried up.
5. Check seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl and finish with roasted peanuts on top and a fresh green chilli. Serve immediately.