Vermicelli Upma Recipe: An Easy Millet-Based Breakfast

Millets are traditional grains that have been a part of Indian diets for generations. From breakfast dishes to snacks and desserts, millets can be used in many familiar recipes, making it easy to bring more variety to everyday meals.

Vermicelli is another versatile ingredient commonly used in Indian kitchens. It can be used in both savoury and sweet dishes, from Vermicelli Upma for breakfast to Vermicelli Payasam for a traditional dessert. When vermicelli is made using millet, it brings together the familiar convenience of vermicelli with the distinctive taste and texture of millets.

In this recipe, we are using Kodo Millet Vermicelli to prepare a simple and flavourful Vermicelli Upma with vegetables, traditional tempering ingredients and Bull Driven Groundnut Oil.

Why Choose Millet Vermicelli?

Millet vermicelli is a convenient way to include millets in familiar everyday dishes. Instead of changing your entire meal plan, you can use millet-based vermicelli in recipes that are already popular in Indian kitchens.

In this recipe, we're using it to prepare a simple Vermicelli Upma with vegetables and traditional tempering.

Preparation Time

Ingredients for Vermicelli Upma

Main Ingredients:

For Tempering

• Mustard Seeds – ½ tablespoon
• Cumin Seeds (Jeera) – ½ tablespoon

Water & Salt

• Water – Sufficient quantity for boiling the vermicelli
• Salt – As required

How to Make Vermicelli Upma

1. Cook the Kodo Millet Vermicelli

Take sufficient water in a vessel and bring it to a boil. Add the Kodo Millet Vermicelli to the boiling water and cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until the vermicelli becomes soft and properly cooked.

Once cooked, carefully drain the excess water using a colander and keep the boiled vermicelli aside.

2. Prepare the Tempering

Heat a tawa or wide pan over medium flame.

Add Bull Driven Groundnut Oil and allow it to heat gently.

Add:

• ½ tablespoon mustard seeds
• ½ tablespoon cumin seeds (Jeera)
• A few curry leaves

Allow the mustard seeds to splutter and let the cumin seeds and curry leaves fry until aromatic. The tempering releases a wonderful traditional aroma into the oil and forms the flavour base of the Upma.

3. Sauté the Vegetables

Add the finely chopped onions, green chillies and tomatoes to the tempering. Mix everything well and sauté on medium flame for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook until the onions become soft and slightly translucent and the tomatoes soften well.

Add salt as required and mix thoroughly.

4. Add the Vermicelli

Once the vegetables are properly sautéed, add the boiled and drained Kodo Millet Vermicelli to the pan. Gently mix the vermicelli with the sautéed vegetables and tempering, ensuring that everything is evenly combined.

Cook for another 2–3 minutes on low to medium flame, allowing the vermicelli to absorb the flavours of the vegetables, spices and Bull Driven Groundnut Oil.

Avoid vigorous stirring, as it may break the vermicelli.

5. Garnish & Serve

Turn off the flame and garnish the Vermicelli Upma generously with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

Your delicious Vermicelli Upma is ready to serve!

Serve hot and fresh for the best taste.

Tips for Making Vermicelli Upma

• Cook the vermicelli just until tender to avoid a soft or sticky texture.
• Drain the boiled vermicelli properly before adding it to the pan.
• Keep the flame on medium while sautéing the vegetables.
• Allow the onions and tomatoes to soften well for better flavour.
• Mix the vermicelli gently to prevent it from breaking.
  
• Serve the Upma hot and fresh for the best taste.

Serving Suggestions

Vermicelli Upma can be enjoyed on its own or served with:

• Fresh coconut chutney
• Groundnut chutney
• Sambar
• A side of curd
• Homemade pickle

Bring Millet Vermicelli to Your Everyday Kitchen

Millets don't always have to mean completely different recipes. They can easily be incorporated into familiar dishes that your family already enjoys.

Using millet vermicelli is one such simple way to add variety to everyday cooking. Start with this easy Vermicelli Upma recipe, and explore other savoury and sweet preparations using the same versatile ingredient.

Whether you choose Kodo Millet Vermicelli or vermicelli made from another millet, simple recipes like these can make millet-based cooking easy and enjoyable.

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