Semiya Upma Recipe (Vermicelli Upma)

Semiya Upma is a preferred south Indian Breakfast Recipe made with vermicelli, vegetables, lentils, cashews and spices. Also often called vermicelli upma, healthy, vegan and savoury breakfast dish that may be made in 25 minutes. Serve semiya upma with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, sugar or yogurt. Learn easy methods to make authentic, non-sticky semiya upma made two ways with or without vegetables with proper step-wise pictures & video.

Semiya Upma Recipe

Semiya / Sevia / Vermicelli Upma is our staple. I make it atleast once in per week for breakfast. That is our go to recipe, which uses few spices and ingredients. That is one particular light-breakfast dish which may be enjoyed with none side dish.

Amma makes it easy, she just tempers basic spices like mustard, urad dal, curry leaves in oil and saute onion, chilli and ginger. Add in semiya and water and Cook.

About Semiya Upma

Delicious vermicelli, aromatics, spices, cashews, and herbs are used to make the semiya upma. Vermicelli upma is one other name for this dish, which has distinctive flavours and textures. It is extremely much like the well-known upma – breakfast dish from South India.

Wheat, which is produced by grinding very hard wheat, is used to make vermicelli. It only accommodates wheat, water, and a touch of salt.

This South Indian breakfast vermicelli upma may be enjoyed with Tomato Chutney, Idli podi, Curd, & Mango pickle.

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Ingredients for Making Semiya Upma

Vermicelli | Semiya

Semiya or vermicelli is a very good source of carbohydrates and energy that has a comparatively low cholesterol content. I take advantage of roasted semiya for fluffy non-sticky end product even when it is totally cold which makes an ideal lunch box dish.

Whole Spices

Spices like mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, cashews or peanuts made base for this upma. One other vital spice so as to add aroma to the upma is asafoetida (hing) gives earthy pungent flavour which is exclusive to each upma dish.

Onions

Onions are considered a basic ingredient or the muse of Indian cooking and are used to make any gravy, curry, or bhuna dish. The flavour and aroma of onion transforms any abnormal dish right into a mouthwatering and delectable one. Specially it gives unique aroma which can’t be substituted.

Vegetables

Despite the fact that vegetables are optional, add it into the upma for health advantages and taste. Mixed veggies like carrots, green beans, green peas adds color and more nutrition to your dish.

Expert Suggestions for Perfect Semiya Upma

Semiya | vermicelli may be quite tricky to cook, since it is sort of starchy and may be over cooked inside seconds and gets mushy or sticky. The important thing to get perfect semiya upma relies on few aspects. lets see what are those.

Roasted Semiya

I strongly recommend you to purchase roasted semiya which is quickly available in markets. It looks deep golden in color similar to the image shown above. Using roasted vermicelli makes your upma less sticky and fluffy.

Water Ratio for Semiya Upma

• For Store bought roasted vermicelli, you may add upto 21/2 cup water for each 1 cup of semiya. 
• In case your vermicelli is way effective and thinner, add 2 cups of water for each 1 cup of semiya. 

The best way to Make Vermicelli Upma with Vegetables

1)Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add in mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, cashews and asafoetida. Allow them to sizzle.

2)Add in curry leaves and grated ginger.

3)Add in onions, green chillies. Saute for 30 seconds.

4)Add in vegetables. I used chopped carrots, green beans and green peas.

5)Season with salt. Saute for 1 mins.

6)Add in water and convey it to a boil.

7)In goes roasted vermicelli and blend well.

8)Cover and cook on a lowest heat for 10 minutes.

9)Remove the lid half way through and blend it gently.

10)Cover it and cook on low heat.

11)Vermicelli Upma done.

12)Mix the upma gently.

13)Semiya upma with vegetables is able to serve.

The best way to Make Semiya Upma (Stepwise Pictures)

Roasting vermicelli

1)Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add 1 cup vermicelli and roast for 3 to five mins until golden brown. Remove it to a bowl and put aside.

Tempering spices

2)In the identical pan, pour 1 tablespoon of oil and add –

• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tsp Urad dal
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• 2 Dry Red Chillies broken
• ¼ tsp Asafoetida

3)Add in a single finely chopped onions, 2 finely chopped green chillies and saute for 1 minute.

4)Season with salt and saute for few more seconds.

Semiya Upma Water Ratio

5)For 1 cup of roasted semiya, pour in 2 cups of water. Bring water to a full boil.

6)Add in 1 cup of roasted semiya and blend well. Cover and cook on low heat for five to 10 mins until semiya is completed.

7)When you add within the semiya, cover the lid and cook on a really low heat.

8)One the semiya absorbs all of the water, finish the upma by adding ½ cup freshly grated coconut (optional) and three tbsp chopped coriander leaves. This add a lot flavour to the dish. You’ll be able to add in 1 tsp of ghee and squeeze in some lemon juice.

9)Mix the coconut and coriander leaves into the upma while it continues to be hot and take it off the warmth.

10)Easy basic semiya upma done.

Variations

Vermicelli Tomato Upma

I made the semiya upma as mentioned within the recipe card. Add 1 chopped tomatoes to onions for tangy tomato taste.

Vermicelli Rava Upma

Add in ½ cup of rava and ½ cup of semiya as a substitute of 1 cup of semiya.

Incessantly Asked Questions (FAQ)

What’s Vermicelli?

Vermicelli is a typical noodle much like spaghetti in shape. Vermicelli is a refined wheat product that provides energy, a little bit amount of protein, and is definitely digestible.

What’s Semiya made up of?

It only accommodates wheat, water, and a touch of salt. Popular easy food item is vermicelli. It’s a wheat-based extruded product and belongs in that category. Sometimes ingredients like groundnut, soy, or tapioca flour is used.

Is Semiya Upma good for health?

Semiya upma is a healthy dish and has relatively low calorie in comparison with other breakfast dish. It keeps you full longer and feels light on tummy. Also you may pack it with vegetables and makes it much healthy. When you are on the lookout for healthy alternatives, try my ragi vermicelli upma recipe.

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