Semiyan Upma

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :10 mins
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

2 cups wheat vermicelli (sevaiyan)
2 tbsp coconut oil or any other oil refined
salt to taste
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
6 to 7 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/3 cup freshly grated coconut
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 lemon

Method :

Boil 2 cups of water in a deep pan.Remove from the flame, add the vermicelli, ½ tsp of oil and little salt, cover and keep aside for about 5 minutes or till the vermicelli is soft. Drain and keep aside.Heat the remaining 1½ tsp of oil in a kadhai and add the mustard seeds and urad dal.When the mustard seeds crackle, add the onions and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame till the onions turn translucent, while stirirng continously.Add the vermicelli, coconut, coriander, lemon juice and little more salt if required, mix well and cook over a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring gently. Serve immediately.