Vermicelli Upma

Ingredients

Vermicelli (Semiya) : 2 cups

Oil : 2 tbsp

Mustard seeds : 1/4 tsp

Urad dal : 1/2 tsp

Red chillies : 4

Asafoetida : 1/4 tsp

Curry leaves : 4

Salt to taste

Method

1. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds and urad dal and add red chillies, asafoetida and curry leaves.
2. Add vermicelli and saute well till golden brown. This is very important.
3. Add 4 cups water and salt and mix well.
4. Cook till all the water is absorbed and allow to stand for 5 min.
5. Serve with chutney or pickle.