V - Easy Vermicelli Upma/Pulav

Hello Friends,

So we have reached the letter V in our BLOGCHATTER A2Z Challenge 2020.
I thought why not try to make a Vermicelli Upma/Pulav. I checked on Instagram for a really easy recipe that can be done under 30 minutes and I found this under the hashtag #Vermicelliupma.
This recipe belongs to @Chocolatetraffic. Do check out her recipe below. 

Ingredients:

1 cup Vermicelli/ Semiya
3 tbsp Finely Chopped Carrot
3 tbsp Finely Chopped Capsicum
3 tbsp Finely Chopped beans
3 tbsp Peas
2 tbsp Coriander
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp Mustard
½ tsp Urad Dal
1 tsp Chana Dal
Few Curry leaves
2 tbsp Peanuts
1 inch Ginger
1 Red Chili
2 Green Chili
2 tbsp Onion
½ tsp Turmeric
Oil
Salt to taste
Water

Steps to cook Vermicelli:

1) In pan roast 1 Cup vermicelli in 2 tsp oil. Once it turns golden brown add boiled water into it.

2) Add ½ tsp salt and boil for 3-4 minutes. Drain off the water and allow cooling completely.

Steps to cook Upma:

1) In pan heat 4 tsp oil and add Mustard, Urad Dal, Chana Dal, red chili and curry leaves. Also add peanuts and roast on low flame.

2) After that add ginger, green chili.

3) Now add Onion and sauté well.

4) After 2-3 mins add all vegetable (peas, carrot, capsicum, beans) and sauté for 2-3 mintues.

5) Finally add turmeric and salt (as per taste) and cook till all vegetables turn soft.

6) Once vegetables are cooked well add cooked Vermicelli/Semiya and mix gently.

7) Add lemon juice and garnish with Coriander.

About Me:

Hey I am Yogita Patil. I love to Cook and Bake. I like to try new recipes and do experiment on different
dishes. Please follow me on Instagram @chocolatetraffic.

O - How to cook an easy Oats Upma for Breakfast.

Vegetable Oats Upma for breakfast

Have you tried to make a Vegetable Oats Upma for morning breakfast? It is light on the tummy, easy to cook and delicious to eat. It is the best option if you are looking for a healthy breakfast to start your day. It's really quick and simple to prepare. This healthy upma made with quick-cooking oats and vegetables. 

The recipe and preparation as simple and similar to the regular rava upma made in most households. I have used instant oats which makes it easy to cook. It did taste like upma as it had all the other ingredients needed. 

 Ingredients 

2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
2 tbsp oil/ghee
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
5 to 6 curry leaves (Kadi Patta)
2 green chilies,
1 small finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup green peas
1 tsp sugar
1/2 juice from a lemon
Salt to taste

 Method

1. Dry roast one cup of oats on a slow flame for two minutes and then keep aside.

2.  Heat around 2 tbsp of ghee or oil in a pan. Once it is hot, add the mustard seeds and let them crackle.

3. Once they crackle, add 1 tsp of urad dal. Saute till light golden. 

4. Now add the finely chopped chilies and curry leaves and wait for one minute. 



5. Now add the chopped onion, and saute till the onions start to sweat. 

6. Now add the boiled green peas and finely chopped carrots and sauté for 1 more minute. 

7. After this add one glass of water and salt and let it come to a boil. 

8. Lower the heat to medium and add the roasted oats to the water, mix well and let the oats cook. 

9. When the water is almost dry, add 1/2 tsp sugar and a little lemon juice and mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot for breakfast.