Description
A comforting South Indian breakfast dish made with roasted vermicelli, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vermicelli (thin, roasted)
- 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or coconut)
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 8–10 fresh curry leaves
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 2 green chilies (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them crackle.
- Add the curry leaves, allowing the aroma to fill your kitchen.
- Saute the chopped onions until they turn golden and translucent.
- Stir in the vegetables and season with salt and turmeric.
- Gently add the vermicelli and stir to combine.
- Pour in water in a 1:1 ratio, covering the mixture.
- Reduce the heat and simmer until the vermicelli absorbs the water.
- Finish with a splash of lemon juice, stir well, and serve.
Notes
Keep a close watch while cooking to avoid overcooking the vermicelli, which can result in a mushy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vermicelli Upma, South Indian breakfast, healthy brunch, vegetarian recipe