Semia Upma
Semia Upma is a dish made with wheat vermicelli served as a breakfast or evening snacks
Ingredients
- 1 cup Semia
- 2 tsp Cooking Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Split Urad Dal
- 7-10 Cashewnuts/Peanuts
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
- 1 Green Chillies
- 1 Onion small
- ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- Coriander Leaves for garnish
- Grated Coconut for garnish
- Lemon half
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of water to boil with half a teaspoon of salt. Take enough water to submerge the entire quantity of Semia you are going to use.
- Once the water is boiling, simmer the flame and add the Semia. Cook for 3-5 minutes until soft.
- Drain the water and run the Semia under cold water to stop the cooking process. Allow the remaining water to drain.
- Place a pan on medium flame and add 2 tsps of cooking oil. Once the oil is warm, add mustard seeds and split urad dal.
- Add cashewnuts and peanuts, (if using) and allow them to brown up.
- Next, add in the curry leaves, green chilli and onions. Mix well and cook until soft.
- Add the turmeric powder and allow the onions to cook until soft.
- Add the cooked semia to the pan and give a good mix. Season the semia upma with salt according to your taste.
- Garnish with some chopped coriander, grated coconut and drizzle some lemon.
- Your semia upma is ready!