SHEVAYI UPPITU
(VERMICELLI/SEVIYA UPMA)

INGREDIENTS:
Vermicelli 2 cups
Onions 2 chopped
Green chilli 2 chopped
Curry leaves a few
Capsicum 3 tbsp chopped (optional)
Carrot 2 tbsp chopped (optional)
Coconut grated 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Hing a pinch
Urad dal 1 tsp
Jeera 1 tsp
Garam masala powder a pinch
Salt to taste
Oil

METHOD:
Roast the vermicelli on medium flame for 5 mins and keep aside.

Boil water ie 2 cups in a vessel. (water must be equal to the quantity of vermicelli).

Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds and hing. When they splutter, add urad dal, jeera, green chilli and curry leaves. Saute. Add garam masala powder. Add onions (and vegetables at this point). Fry. Add roasted vermicelli and salt. Mix well. Add boiling water. Cover and cook till water is absorbed by vermicelli. Add coconut. Mix and serve.