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Seviyan Upma

Seviyan Upma is a light, savoury Indian breakfast made with roasted seviyan (vermicelli) and vegetables. This quick and nourishing dish is rich in complex carbohydrates and provides sustained energy.
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings2 (2 cups)
CourseBreakfast
CuisineIndian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup / 90 g seviyan, vermicelli
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ¼ tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp urad dal, Black gram dal
  • ½ tsp chana dal, Bengal gram dal
  • 6-8 curry leaves
  • 1 tsp ginger, chopped
  • 2 green chilli, chopped
  • 40 g / 1 no. onion (small), chopped
  • 50 g / 1 no. tomato (small), chopped
  • 3 tbsp / 30 g peas
  • ¼ tsp red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups water

Method
 

Roasting seviyan
  1. If using unroasted vermicelli, dry roast it in a pan over medium flame until light golden brown.
  2. Transfer to a plate and keep aside.
  3. If using roasted seviyan, you can skip this step.
Making upma
  1. Heat oil in a pan on a medium flame.
  2. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
  3. Stir in urad dal and chana dal; saute until they turn light golden brown.
  4. Add curry leaves, ginger, and green chilli. Saute for about a minute.
  5. Add the onions and saute until they become soft and translucent.
  6. Mix in tomatoes and peas. Cook for a minute.
  7. Add chilli powder and salt. Mix well.
  8. Pour in water and check the seasoning. The water should taste slightly salty at this stage. Adjust if needed.
  9. Bring the water to a boil, cover with a lid, and let the peas cook on a low flame until soft.
  10. Add the roasted seviyan and mix well.
  11. Cook on medium flame until the seviyan absorbs all the water. If they are still a bit raw, add a splash of hot water and cook for a couple of more minutes.
  12. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  13. Turn off the heat, cover, and let the upma rest for 5-10 minutes. Resting will help the seviyan fluff up beautifully.
  14. Serve hot with peanut or coconut chutney.

Notes

  • You can add carrots and beans to make upma more flavourful and nutritious.
  • Add vegetables, along with peas, to the recipe.
  • Try not to add too much water, or else upma will turn mushy.