vermicelli upma(Semya upma)

Ingredients:


Vermicelli :2 cup
Chana dal :1 tbl spn
Urad dal :1 tbl spn
Mustard seeds:1/4 tbl spn
Cashewnuts :4-5
Onions :1
Green chillies :2-3
Ginger :1/ inch
Water :4 cups
Oil :3 tbl spn
Ghee :2 tbl spn
Curry Leaves :3
Salt to taste


Preparation method:

Chop the onions, chillies, ginger into small pieces and keep aside.
Heat oil and add chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds and curry leaves. When they start to crackle , add cashewnuts. Fry till they turn golden brown.

Then add chillies, ginger and onions.
Cook until they are done.
After that add salt and 4 cups of water, cover with a lid and let it boil .

When the water comes to boil add vermecelli and simultaneously stir ( so that no lumps will be formed).
Cover the upma with a lid for 5-6 minutes and then add 2tbsp of ghee and stir well.

Serve hot with coconut chutney.