Semiya Upma(Vermicelli Noodles)

Serves 2

Ingredients:
Oil-1.5 tbsp
Finely Chopped Mixed Vegetables(onion, carrot, capsicum, peas)-1 cup
Garlic chopped-1 pod
Vermicelli(Semiya)-1.5 cups
Salt
Turmeric powder(optional)- a pinch
Water-2 3/4 cups
Lime juice-1 tsp
Coriander leaves- to garnish

Seasoning:
Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Curry leaves- a few
Urud dal-1 tsp
Green chilli chopped
Ginger chopped-1 tsp
Hing-a dash

Method:
Heat oil in a pan. Add ingredients listed under "seasoning".
When mustard seeds crackle, add onion and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes. Add rest of the veggies and sprinkle salt and turmeric powder.
Saute for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
In the same pan, roast vermicelli on low flame. At the same time, bring water to boil.
When vermicelli turns golden brown, pour boiling water and mix well. Sprinkle salt. Cook till it absorbs all the water. Add the veggies, lime juice and coriander leaves and mix well.
Serve with pickle/yogurt or sugar.

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