Vermicelli Upma / Semiya Upma / Shavige Upma

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Vermicelli / Shavige are thin noodles used in many ways in Indian cuisine.Vermicelli upma is done mostly during the weddings as a breakfast.I made this breakfast for my kids as they enjoy eating it as noodles.
Had this at my Aunt's house and learnt it by seeing her doing this.Lots of practice of doing this at my home every now and then.A very easy and tasty breakfast to do.I have used only onions ,green chillies and fresh grated coconut.You can also use vegetables like carrots and peas to add flavor to this upma.Peanuts or cashews added in the tempering also gives a good taste.

Ingredients,
Vermicelli - 2 1/2 cups ( I have used Bambino vermicelli)
Water - 2 1/2 cups
Onions - 1/2 cup ( chopped in a an inch long pieces)
Green chillies- 2-3 ( cut length wise)
Oil - 2 tablespoons ( plus a teaspoon of oil to roast the vermicelli)
Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
Hing/ Asafoetida  - a pinch
Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
Curry leaves - 6
Grated fresh coconut - 1/4 cup
Salt - 1 teaspoon

1. Take vermicelli in a pot and roast it till golden brown in a teaspoon of oil on medium flame.Keep stirring,Dont let the vermicelli get burnt.
2. Add water while the vermicelli is still on medium flame and cook it for 3 minutes. ( cooking the vermicelli more will make the vermicelli mushy)
3. Pour it on a colander and let all the water drain.Pour in some more tap water and let all the water drain .
4. Chop the onions and green chillies.Keep aside some fresh grated coconut and curry leaves.
5. Keep the pot on medium flame and add 2 tablespoons of oil.Add mustard seeds.As they splutter add cumin seeds ,asafoetida,turmeric and curry leaves.Add green chillies and onions.
6. Sauté till the ends of the onions are golden brown.Switch the stove to low flame.
7. Add vermicelli ,grated coconut and salt.
8. Mix well.Give it a toss till all the salt gets mixed well.
9. Remove from heat and serve hot.
10. You can even add lemon juice if you like to.

Take 2 1/2 cups of vermicelli and add a teaspoon

of oil .Keep this on medium flame and keep stirring.

Roast it till golden brown.

Pour 2 1/2 cups of water to it.

Cook it for 3 minutes.if using roasted vermicelli

Then cook for an extra of 3-4 minutes.

Pour this on a colander and pour some tap water

to cool it.Let all the water drain.

Meanwhile chop onions and chillies,Keep aside curry

leaves.

In a pot take 2 tablespoons of oil.Add mustard as they splutter

add cumin,hing and turmeric.

Add curry leaves,green chillies and then onions.

Saute till onions get golden brown at the ends.

Now add vermecelli,grated fresh coconut and salt

If adding lemon juiced add it now and stir well.

Switch of stove and tranfer it to bowl to serve.

Semiya Upma/Shavige Upma.