Lemon vermicelli recipe | lemon semiya | Lemon semiya upma recipe | Vermicelli upma

   Vermicelli upma is a classic south Indian breakfast dish prepared with roasted vermicelli noodles and a few vegetables. It's something similar to the rava upma which is prepared using suji or semolina. Lemon juice can be a good addition to the usual vermicelli upma which makes it interestingly delicious with it's mild tangy taste. This can be served with any spicy chutney of choice.

Lemon vermicelli recipe | lemon semiya | Lemon semiya upma recipe | Vermicelli upma

Recipe cuisine: Indian
Recipe category: Main course
Author: Abarna Gopinath
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2

Lemon vermicelli - A tangy and flavourful lemon vermicelli upma which is perfect for breakfast or dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 - 3 tsp Oil
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 or 2 Dried red chilies
• 1 or 2 tbsp Peanuts
• 1 tsp Chana dal
• 1 tsp Urad dal
• A few Curry leaves
• 1/4 tsp grated Ginger
• 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
• 1/2 Onion (optional)
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 & 1/2 cups Water
• Salt as required
• 1 cup Vermicelli
• 3 - 4 tsp Lemon juice

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds, dried red chilies, peanuts, chana dal, urad dal, curry leaves, grated ginger, and asafoetida. Add the chopped onion and saute for a few minutes.

Sprinkle some turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.

Pour in the water and let it come to a boil.

Mix in the vermicelli and cook it covered till water is absorbed completely.

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