Vermicelli – Semiya Upma

A quick and comforting Semiya Upma made with roasted vermicelli, spices, and herbs. A classic South Indian breakfast that’s light, vegan, and easy to digest.

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Description

Semiya Upma (Vermicelli Upma)

Servings: 1 bowl (approx. 100g) | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 15 mins

Vegan South Indian Stove Top Breakfast
g
145 kcal
Calories
4g
Protein
20g
Carbs
5g
Fats
1.2g
Fiber
0.7mg
Iron
270mg
Sodium
* Nutrition values are based on USDA data per 100g cooked recipe.

🧄 Ingredients

  • 1 cup semiya (vermicelli)
  • 1 onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 green chili (slit)
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • 1 tsp chana dal
  • 5-6 curry leaves
  • 2 tsp oil or ghee
  • Salt to taste
  • 1.5 cups water
  • Few coriander leaves (for garnish)

🍽️ Instructions

  1. Roast the vermicelli in a pan with a few drops of oil until light golden. Keep aside.
  2. In the same pan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, and allow them to splutter and turn golden.
  3. Add sliced onions, green chilies, curry leaves and sauté till onions turn translucent.
  4. Add 1.5 cups water and salt. Bring it to a boil.
  5. Stir in roasted semiya. Mix well and cover the pan.
  6. Cook on low heat for 5-7 minutes or until water is absorbed and semiya is soft.
  7. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
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1. Ingredients List

  • 1 cup semiya (vermicelli)

  • 1 onion (thinly sliced)

  • 1 green chili (slit)

  • 1 tsp mustard seeds

  • 1 tsp urad dal

  • 1 tsp chana dal

  • 5-6 curry leaves

  • 2 tsp oil or ghee

  • Salt to taste

  • 1.5 cups water

  • Coriander leaves for garnish

Additional information

calories

140-160

Carbohydrates

15-20

Cooking Method

Stove Top

Cuisine Type

North Indian, South Indian

Diet Type

Anything, Nonveg, Veg, Vegan

Fat

4-6

Fiber

0-2

Health Goal

Energy boost, Healthy lifestyle

Prep Time

Under 10 mins

Protein

2-4

Special Category

10-Minute Recipes, Lunch Box Ideas

Taste / Flavor

Mild

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