Vermicelli Upma Recipe

Name: Vermicelli Upma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g vermicelli; 2 liters water; 100 g frozen green peas, defrosted; 4 -5 tablespoons grated coconut (optional); 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon white Urad Dal, washed and soaked in hot water for 30 minutes; 1 teaspoon channa dal, washed and soaked in hot water for 30 minutes; 2 teaspoons green chilies, slit; ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 sprigs fresh curry leaves, washed and torn; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, washed and chopped, to garnish; salt; 8 -10 cashews, dry roasted, to garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

200 g vermicelli
2 liters water
100 g frozen green peas, defrosted
4 -5 tablespoons grated coconut (optional)
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon white Urad Dal, washed and soaked in hot water for 30 minutes
1 teaspoon channa dal, washed and soaked in hot water for 30 minutes
2 teaspoons green chilies, slit
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 sprigs fresh curry leaves, washed and torn
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, washed and chopped, to garnish
salt
8 -10 cashews, dry roasted, to garnish (optional)

1
Boil vermicelli in 2 ltrs.
2
of water in a pot for 5 minutes.
3
Drain the water and keep vermicelli aside.
4
Cut the vermicelli into smaller bits and keep aside.
5
I used small bits of vermicelli, so this step was omitted.
6
You get small bits of vermicelli in a bag in the shopping markets, so if you can get one of those, then use that for this recipe.
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Heat oil in a pan.
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Add mustard seeds and allow to splutter.
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Once they stop spluttering, add the dals and stir-fry for a few minutes till they turn brown in colour.
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Add turmeric powder and curry leaves.
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Stir-fry for 2 minutes on low heat.
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Toss in greenpeas and green chillies.
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Allow the greenpeas to cook.
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Once the peas are cooked, add the boiled vermicelli and coconut if using it.
15
Mix thoroughly.
16
Garnish with corriander leaves and cashews if using those.
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Serve hot.
18
Enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 g vermicelli, 2 liters water, 100 g frozen green peas, defrosted, 4 -5 tablespoons grated coconut (optional), and more.

Yes, Vermicelli Upma falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vermicelli Upma

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