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Vermicelli Upma
- Recipe makes: 1 bowl
- Recommended serving size: 1 bowl
All that you need to prepare this recipe
- 1 cup, wheat vermicelli
- 1 tsp, urad dal
- 3 tbsp, finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp, coriander chopped
- Oil as required
- Salt to taste
- Turmeric powder as required
- 1/2 tsp, Mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp, Cumin seeds
How to prepare?
- Heat a wok or a kadhai and roast the vermicelli for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden. Transfer to a plate and keep aside.
- Now heat oil in the same kadhai and add urad dal, mustard and cumin seeds. Let them crackle for a minute. Sauté for 1-2 minutes and add the onions. Mix well.
- Add turmeric powder and salt and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of water, and bring to a rolling boil. Add the vermicelli and mix well. Cover the kadhai with a lid and let it cook for 5-6 minutes or until the vermicelli is cooked and the water is dried up.
- Check seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl and finish with chopped coriander on top. Serve immediately.
Nutritional benefits from the recipe
| 2-3 Year olds | 4-5 Year olds | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 12.26 kcal | 9.63 kcal |
| Protein | 18.16% (RDA)* | 15.08% (RDA)* |
| Calcium | 2.66% (RDA)* | 2.66% (RDA)* |
| Iron | 9.7% (RDA)* | 6.72% (RDA)* |
*Recommended dietary allowance
TIPS
- You can also add vegetables like potato, carrots, beans and peas.
- You can also put nuts like peanuts and grated coconut.
