Introduction: Vermicelli (thin Noodles)Upma
-one diced onion
-one sliced potato
-one sliced carrot
-Few curry leaves
-one dry red chilli
-salt as per taste
-Half tsp cumin mustard seeds
-Half tsp split black gram
- Half tsp Italian herb paste(optional)
-2 and half cups water
-Any cooking oil
Step 1: Roast Vermicelli
-First step is to roast vermecilli. Take little oil in pan and roast vermicelli until it turns light brown color
Step 2: Tempering
-Take little oil in vessel and add half tsp cumin,mustard seeds. when they crackle add half tsp split black gram
Step 3: Add Turmeric and Dry Red Chillies
-Next add few curry leaves,pinch of turmeric and dry red chillies
Step 4: Add Onions
-Add diced onions and saute for some time until they are cooked
Step 5: Add Diced Potato and Carrot
-Next add diced potato and carrots and saute for some time
-When veggies are half cooked add salt as per taste and mix.
Step 6: Add Water
-vermecilli and water ratio should be 1:1.If we take 1 cup vermecilli add one cup water. Add half tsp italian herb paste which consists of basilicum,rosemary oregano.Adding herb paste is optional. You can add for additional flavour
-After adding water close the lid and bring to boil
Step 7: Add Vermicelli
-when water boils add roasted vermecilli and mix everything
-Reduce the flame and close the lid.After some time vermicelli absorbs the entire water and they are cooked.
Step 8: Serve Hot
-serve vermicelli upma hot with some pickle