Sambari Vermicelli Upma


Ingredients 

1. Vermicelli (aka Sevai/Sivaya/Shimai) - 1 cup
2. Frozen Peas - 1/4 cup
3. Potato - 1 small
4. Onion - 1/2 small
5. Frozen Corn - 1/4 cup (optional)
6. Tomato - 1 small (optional)
7. Sambar powder - 2 spoon
8. Salt and Turmeric
9. Mustard Seeds - 1/2 spoon
10. Green Chili - 1 or 2

Method

1. In a pan, add 4-5 spoons oil.
2. Once its warm, add mustard seeds and chopped potatoes and sauté till its soft. Add curry (kadipatta) leaves if you like. 
3. Add chopped onions, green chili and tomatoes. Sauté for 3-4 mins.
4. Add chopped tomatoes, peas, corn. Then add the vermicelli and roast for 3-4 mins. The vermicelli should turn golden brown. 
5. Then add water (For 1 cup vermicelli add 2 cups of water) , salt and turmeric, sambar powder  and cover and let it cook. 
6. Cook till the water dries out and it will become like noodles. Ensure you dont add too much water else it will become very sticky.
7. Serve hot. Garnish with coriander and sprinkle some lemon juice (optional). It is mainly a breakfast item or even a quick lunch/dinner.

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