2 Cups thin vermicelli

2 tbsp refined oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tbsp urad dal

2 Green chillies (split lengthwise)

9-10 Curry leaves

1 onion, sliced

1/2 cup beans, chopped

1/2 cup carrots, chopped

1/2 cup fresh peas

1/2 cup tomato puree

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

to taste salt

2 tbsp peanuts, roasted

Explicação:

How to Make Vermicelli Upma

1.Heat a wok or a kadai and roast the vermicelli for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden. Transfer to a plate and keep aside.

2.Now 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 puree and 2 1/2 cups of water, and bring to a rolling 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