Semiya (Vermicelli) Upma

 Ingredients:

1 Cup vermicelli
2 Cups of water
1/2 Onion (sliced)
1 Green chill/ Serrano pepper (chopped)
1 tsp chopped Ginger
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1 tbsp Oil1 tbsp Channa Dal
Salt to taste
Roasted Cashew nuts
Coriander leaves

Directions:

1. Dry roast the vermicelli until it starts getting slightly brown. (this is to avoid the vermicelli sticking to each other)Remove in a plate and keep aside.
2.  Heat oil in a cooking vessel, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add Channa dal and fry it until it gets light brown.
3. Add sliced Onions, chopped ginger, chopped green chilli and fry until translucent.
4. Pour two cups of water and add salt to it. When it starts boiling, add the roasted vermicelli slowly and stirring continuously.
5. Simmer the flame, close the lid and allow it cook for 5 mins or till all the water evaporates.
6. Garnish with chopped coriander and roasted cashew nuts.
7. Enjoy the dish when it is hot! (we enjoy it with a spoon of sugar sprinkled on top)