Simple, easy and delicious South Indian style Semiya Upma recipe with detailed step by step pictures. Semiya Upma video recipe, Vermicelli Upma video recipe. Learn how to make silky, lump-free tamil style semiya upma – great for breakfast or quick dinner!
In a heavy pan heat 3 teaspoon oil. Add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon urad dal, 1 teaspoon chana dal. As they splutter, add ¼ teaspoon asafoetida. Next add 10-12 fresh curry leaves and 1 green chilli chopped. Fry for a few seconds.
Add one onion finely sliced. Fry on low flame until the onions are soft.
Make sure the onions do not change color or burn. Next add 1 small tomato finely chopped. Cook on low flame until the tomatoes are mushy.
Next add ¼ cup finely chopped carrots. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes on low flame.
Cook covered on low flame for another 4-5 minutes until the carrots are soft.
Add 1.5 cups of water and add salt as needed. Next add ¼ cup of fresh green peas. Let the water boil.
Now add 2 cups of roasted thin semiya/vermicelli.
Quickly mix everything together and you should notice that the water is just enough for the semiya. This ensures the upma is non-sticky and not lumpy, sticky mess.
Cook covered on low flame for 5-6 minutes until there is no water or moisture in the pan. Remove from heat.
Let it rest for 5-6 minutes before mixing it in. This also helps make lump-free silky upma.
Serve hot with coconut chutney, roasted peanut chutney or even sugar!
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Notes
Adjust the number of green chillies as per spice preference.
You can add any choice of vegetables as per availability between carrots, French beans, green peas or potatoes.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Semiya Upma | Vermicelli Upma
Amount per Serving
Calories
344
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Sodium
720
mg
31
%
Potassium
351
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
64
g
21
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
3681
IU
74
%
Vitamin C
124
mg
150
%
Calcium
78
mg
8
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.