Semiya Upma I Breakfast Recipes I Coconut Chutney I खिली-खिली सेवई उपमा I Pankaj Bhadouria

vermicelli

🥗Healthier: whole wheat vermicelli

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Whole wheat vermicelli adds fiber, while rice noodles are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Coconut oil offers a unique flavor, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, and bell peppers are more affordable.

peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Edamame is higher in protein, while mixed vegetables are cost-effective.

Heat ghee in a pan and sauté the semiya till lightly colored.

Boil 1 liter water. Add 1 tsp salt and then the roasted semiya. Cook for 3-4 minutes till 80% cooked.

Drain and refresh in cold water immediately. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan. Add chana dal, urad dal, mustard, cumin, whole red chilies and sauté till dals are golden.

Add the peanuts and cashew and fry till the peanuts turn crunchy.

Now add slit green chili, ginger, few curry leaves and splutter the tempering.

Add the chopped onions and sauté slightly till the onion softens.

Add chopped carrot, beans, peas, and sauté till the vegetables are tender yet crisp.

Add the turmeric powder and salt to taste. Add boiled semiya.

Add 1 tbsp lemon juice and mix gently. Remove from heat and garnish with coriander leaves.

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