Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Vermicelli Upma

While having my Vermicelli Upma i am thinking how to start writing about this amazingly fast to cook and good to eat dish.

Usually served as breakfast, this is also a bachelor's choice for dinner, lunch or whenever they are feeling hungry. Today i cooked vermicelli upma with a recipe other than what i usually follow and it turn out to be a good one :)

INGREDIENTS

Vermicelli                                  1 Cup
Carrot, finely chopped              1/2 cup
French beans, finely chopped   1/2 cup
Onion, chopped                       1
Green chilies                             2-3
red chilies                                 2(optional)
Mustard seeds                          1/2 table spoon
Salt                                           to taste
Chana daal                               1/2 tablespoon
Oil                                            3 tablespoon
lemon juice                               1 teaspoon (optional)

METHOD
Cook  vermicelli with 6 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of oil until done. Drain remaining water. keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and red chillies, when they start crackling, Add chana daal, saute till they turn golden Brown. Add Onions. saute for 2-3 minutes. Add carrots and french beans, cook for 5-6 minutes. Add salt and green chilies. Add cooked vermicelli, mix with light hand. Cook  for 2-3 minutes. Add lemon juice, mix well. Its ready :)

Any other vegetables like capsicum, cabbage, peas etc. can be added to this recipe. Sprouts are also a good choice to go in the recipe. More vegetables added, more good it becomes for health. :)

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