Vermicelli/Semiya Upma

Ingredients:

Vermicelli/Semiya - 2 Cups
Onion - 1 large
Tomato - 1
Green Chilies - 6
Ginger/Garlic Paste - 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
Curry Leaves - few
Salt - to taste
Oil

Preparation:

• Boil water in a large pan. Add 1/2 tsp salt to it and a table spoon of oil.
• Add Vermicelli to the boiling water. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Drain the water. Heat oil in a pan. Season with cumin seeds, add curry leaves, green chilies and onions and sauté for a while.
• Add ginger/garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell disappears.
• Add diced tomatoes and salt. Add the cooked vermicelli and mix well.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Variation:

Finely diced vegetables can be added for a variation.
Also squeeze the juice of a lime at the end if you prefer it.