SEMIYA UPMA (with boiled egg)

Semiya or Vermicelli Upma is a simple breakfast which does not require much prior preparations, it is very easy to make. I have shared the recipe of simple vermicelli Upma before, this one is loaded with vegetables and is served with boiled egg which makes it wholesome & delicious. 

This would be ideal for young kids for breakfast or for school lunchbox. 

Semiya upma - with egg

Ingredients: 

• Roasted vermicelli 1 cup 
• Onion 1 no. medium sized 
• Tomato 1 no. large 
• Carrot 1 no. medium 
• Green peas 1/4 cup 
• Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
• Chilly powder a small pinch 
• Cashew nuts 1 tsp 
• Cilantro 2 tbsp 
• Oil, salt, water - as required
• Boiled eggs 1-2 no.s 

Method of preparation: 

1. Heat ghee or oil in a pan and roast the cashew nuts. Set this aside, then roast the Semiya till golden brown. Keep this aside. 
2. In the same pan, sauté the diced onions. When it turns translucent, add the ginger garlic paste. Green chillies are optional, if using add it now. 
3. Now add the chopped tomatoes, when it turns soft add the diced carrot and green peas. Sprinkle some salt and the turmeric and chilli powders. Cover and cook for a few minutes. 
4. Add 2 cups of water, bring it to boil, add the roasted Semiya and cover and cook for a few minutes. Add salt if required. When the water evaporates, stir well, add the roasted cashew nuts and coriander leaves. 

Semiya Upma is ready. Squeeze in some tomato ketchup and serve with boiled eggs.