Semiya Upma (Vermicelli Upma)
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Semiya Upma (Vermicelli Upma)
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This Semiya Upma is a traditional South Indian breakfast. Made with vermicelli and vegetables, this upma is mildly spiced, and an easy one-pot recipe. Make it on the stovetop or in the instant pot in less then 25 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon ghee or oil
- 1 teaspoon Split Chickpeas (Chana dal)
- 1 teaspoon urad dal
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (Rai)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 2 tablespoon cashews optional
- 8-10 leaves Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta)
- 1 green chili pepper chopped, optional
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots grated, optional
- 1/4 cup green peas optional
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 1/2 cup Roasted Vermicelli
- 2 cup water for instant pot method (3 cups for stovetop method)
- 2 teaspoon lime juice
- cilantro chopped, to garnish
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Instructions
- Heat large heavy bottom pan on medium-high heat (or the instant pot on saute mode). Add ghee/oil and let it heat.
- Add chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and let them crackle. Then add the cashews.
- Add the curry leaves and green chili pepper.
- Add onions, ginger and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add grated carrots and green peas and sauté for another couple of minutes.
- Add the roasted vermicelli, salt and water.
Stovetop method
- Cover the pan and let the vermicelli cook and absorb all the water on medium-low flame.
- Stir couple of times in between. Turn off flame and let it rest.
- Add the lime juice to the upma. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Vermicelli upma is ready to be served.
Instant Pot Method
- Change the instant pot setting to pressure cook (manual) mode on high pressure for 1 minute.
- When the instant pot beeps, do 5 minute natural pressure release, which means release pressure 5 minutes after the instant pot beeps. Remove the steel insert from the instant pot and fluff the vermicelli with a fork.
- Add the lime juice to the upma. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Vermicelli upma is ready to be served.
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- Note: This recipe has been updated to add more details and new photos.
- Use roasted vermicelli in this recipe. Raw vermicelli will become mushy and won't taste good.
- You can use vegetables of your choice. Some options are - bell peppers, corn, edamame, green beans. You can also add lightly sauteed tofu or paneer to increase the protein in this recipe.
- Add roasted peanuts (groundnuts) at the end to add a crunch to this upma.
- This recipe can be doubled in the instant pot with the same cooking time. On the stovetop, it will take a little longer for the vermicelli to soak the water.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
455kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
800mg
(33%)
Potassium
174mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2893IU
(58%)
Vitamin C
88mg
(98%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 455kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2893IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 88mg | 98% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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