Quick And Easy Semiya Upma For Mid-Week Breakfasts

By Devi Poojari

September 13, 2023

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Made with vermicelli and flavoured with onions, chillies and curry leaves, the semiya upma is a perfect breakfast for children and adults to enjoy on a busy weekday morning.

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INGREDIENTS

½ packet vermicelli, toasted 1 onion, finely chopped 2 green chillies, finely chopped 6-7 curry leaves 1-inch piece ginger, minced 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon chana dal 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup water Salt, to taste

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METHOD

Heat the oil in a pan and toast the chana dal, before adding the mustard seeds and curry leaves to splutter.

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METHOD

Add the minced ginger and chillies to cook for a minute before tipping in the chopped onions.

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METHOD

Saute for 3-4 minutes and add the water to bring to a boil.

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METHOD

Season with salt and add in the vermicelli once the water starts bubbling; turn down the heat to low immediately and stir well.

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METHOD

Cover and cook the vermicelli for 10 minutes and serve hot, once the water has been fully absorbed.

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