Vermicilli Upma (Semia Upma)

You need

Vermicilli - 2 cups

Red pepper/carrots - 1/4 cup (finely chopped)
Peas - 1/4 cup

Onions - 1/4 cup (finely chopped)

Beans/potatoes - 1/4 cup (finely chopped)

Urad dal - 1 teaspoon

Channa dal - 1/2 teaspoon

Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon

Green chilly - 1 (slit)

Oil

Ghee - 1 tablespoon

Salt

Coriander leaves

Asafoetida - A pinch

Lemon - 1/2 (optional)

Method

• In a pan add oil and sauté the vermicilli until golden brown and keep aside.
• In a separate pan add oil and splutter the mustard seeds, add urad dal, channa dal, Asafoetida, onions, green chilly and cook until the onions turn translucent.
• Now add the rest of the vegetables and sauté for a minute.
• Add water to immerse the vegetables and allow to boil.
• Once the water starts to boil, add the vermicilli, salt and ghee and cover and cook for few minutes on medium heat.
• Open the lid and cook for few more minutes until vermicilii is done. 
• Fluff it up and garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve warm.
• Optional - squeeze the juice of half a lemon before serving.