VERMICELLI UPMA

   This is a variation of traditional upma, made from vermicelli. This is quick and easy breakfast, not mention healthy too. Just try it today. You can use your choice of veggies in here.

INGREDIENTS:
Vermicelli - 1 cup
Oil - 2 tbsp
Beans cut into pieces - 1/4 cup
Carrots diced - 1/4 cup
 Peas and corns - 1/4 cup
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Chana dal - 1/2 tsp
Ginger chopped - 1 tsp
Green chilli chopped - 1 tsp (optional)
Lemon juice - 1 tsp
 Water - 1 cup
Salt to taste

METHOD:

• Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and fry vermicelli on low heat until light golden color. Then keep aside.
• In the same pan, heat the remaining oil ;add mustard seeds and chana dal fry till light brown then add ginger and green chilli.
• To this add the vegetables and cook until they are done.
• When the veggies are done, add the fried vermicelli, water and salt. Cover it and cook on low heat until vermicelli absorbs all the water.
• Add lemon juice; mix it and serve hot.

Makes 2-3 servings.