Vegetable Vermicelli Upuma Recipe

Start your day with this vibrant and nutritious Vegetable Vermicelli Upma! A hearty and delicious South Indian breakfast recipe, this Upma is packed with fresh vegetables and satisfying vermicelli. Perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast, a picnic snack, or even a light lunch. This recipe is easy to follow and will keep you full and energized until lunchtime. Get ready to enjoy a taste of home-style goodness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 242.1 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegetable Vermicelli Upuma

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How to Make Vegetable Vermicelli Upuma

  1. In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
  2. Add the diced carrots, chopped green beans, and cauliflower florets. Boil for 10 minutes until slightly tender.
  3. Drain the vegetables and set aside. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking process.
  4. In a separate pot, cook the vermicelli in 6 cups of boiling water with salt to taste and 2 tablespoons of oil until slightly underdone (al dente). This takes about 8-10 minutes depending on the vermicelli type.
  5. Drain the vermicelli and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking.
  6. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan or wok.
  7. Add the mustard seeds and curry leaves. Sauté until the mustard seeds begin to splutter.
  8. Add the black urad dal, chopped ginger, and onion. Sauté until the onions turn light golden brown.
  9. Add the green chilies and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  10. Add the cooked peas, carrots, beans, cauliflower, and capsicum. Stir well and sauté for 5 minutes.
  11. Add the cooked vermicelli to the pan.
  12. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
  13. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  14. Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the Upma.
  15. Serve hot for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

12g

Carbs

5g