Spicy Vermecelli Upma Delight

 

I absolutely love to start my day with a hearty and flavourful breakfast. The one dish that has a special place in my heart is Vermecelli upma with a kick of chilly powder. With its special blend of spices and textures, this wonderful South Indian delivery never fails to satisfy my taste buds. I am today sharing a very delicious recipe of Vermecelli upma that gives an extra punch with the addition of fiery chilly powder. And not to forget about the goodness of vegetables showered into this fiery delicacy.

Ingredients

·       Vermecelli- 1 cup

·       Mustard seeds- 1 tsp

·       Onions (finely chopped)- 2 large

·       Carrots (finely chopped)-2

·       Beans (finely chopped)-7-8 numbers

·       Bell pepper (Capsicum-finely chopped)- ½

·       ginger-garlic paste- 1 tsp

·       Water-2 cups

·       Oil- 3 tsp

·       Salt to taste

Instructions:

-Start with heating a pan on medium heat. Add oil heat oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

-Add chopped onions, green chilies (optional), and ginger-garlic paste. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.

- Add turmeric powder, red chilly powder, and salt.

-Add the vegetables and mix well to ensure the vegetables are coated with the spices.

- Add the vermicelli to the vegetables and start dry roasting.

-Stir until the vermicelli gets that golden brown colour.

-Add sufficient salt and mix well

-Take one cup of water and sprinkle it over the vermicelli and place the lid and let it cook in low flame

-Open after 5 minutes and pour sprinkle some more water and place the lid.

-Open the lid and check if the vermicelli is cooked. If not, repeat the process of adding some more water (only a little amount) and close the lid.

-When the vermicelli has finally been cooked, you can garnish with coriander leaves. (It tastes wonderful even without garnishing)

-Remove the vermicelli upma to a serving dish and serve hot.