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Recipe

Vermicelli Upma

Name: Vermicelli Upma
Ingredients: 1 cup, wheat vermicelli; 3 tbsp, finely chopped onion; Oil as required; Turmeric powder as required; 1/2 tsp, Cumin seeds; 1 tsp, urad dal; 1 tsp, coriander chopped; Salt to taste; 1/2 tsp, Mustard seeds

Ingredients

1 cup, wheat vermicelli
3 tbsp, finely chopped onion
Oil as required
Turmeric powder as required
1/2 tsp, Cumin seeds
1 tsp, urad dal
1 tsp, coriander chopped
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp, Mustard seeds

Step by step

Cooking Instructions

Heat a wok or a kadhai and roast the vermicelli for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden. Transfer to a plate and keep aside.
Now heat oil in the same kadhai and add urad dal, mustard and cumin seeds. Let them crackle for a minute. Sauté for 1-2 minutes and add the onions. Mix well.
Add turmeric powder and salt and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Add 1 cup of water, and bring to a rolling boil. Add the vermicelli and mix well. Cover the kadhai with a lid and let it cook for 5-6 minutes or until the vermicelli is cooked and the water is dried up.
Check seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl and finish with chopped coriander on top. Serve immediately.

Nutritional values

2-3 Year olds
Energy

12.26 kcal
Protein

18.16% (RDA)*
Calcium

2.66% (RDA)*
Iron

9.7% (RDA)*
4-5 Year olds
Energy

9.63 kcal
Protein

15.08% (RDA)*
Calcium

2.66% (RDA)*
Iron

6.72% (RDA)*
*Recommended dietary allowance

TIPS

You can also add vegetables like potato, carrots, beans and peas.
You can also put nuts like peanuts and grated coconut.