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Semiya/Vermicelli Upma

Vermicelli Upma or Semiya Upma is made out of vermicelli/sevaiyan we use to make kheer. It is seasoned with onions, peppers, chillies and salt and forms an excellent breakfast or snack. Ingredients: 200 gms semiya or vermicelli (roasted or non-roasted), 1 large onion, chopped, 1 small red pepper; deseeded, halved and sliced, 1 small green/yellow [...]

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Green Coconut Chutney for Dosa, Idli and Uttappam

There are different ways to prepare coconut chutneys to serve with Dosas, Idlias, Uttappams and even Upma. This recipe is for green coconut chutney made of coriander and mint leaves. Ingredients: For the chutney- 1 cup freshly scraped coconut, 1/2 inch piece of ginger, 1-2 green chillies (as per taste), 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, [...]

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Plain Coconut Chutney for Dosa, Idli and Uttappam

There are different ways to prepare coconut chutneys to serve with Dosas, Idlis, Uttappams and even Upma. This recipe is for a simple and plain coconut chutney. Ingredients: For the chutney - 1 cup freshly scraped coconut, A small grape size ball of tamarind; soaked in warm water for 3-4 minutes, 2 tbsp chutney dal, [...]

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Corn Upma

Ingredients: 1 cup cornflakes; coarsely ground to powder, 2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/2 tsp asafoetida (heeng), 1 long green chilli; chopped, 8-10 curry leaves, 1 onion; chopped, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, Salt and sugar to taste, 1 tsp lemon juice, Oil for tempering, Water, Chopped coriander leaves to garnish. [...]

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Idli Upma

Ingredients: 5 idlis, chopped into small pieces, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 small tomato, diced, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 8-10 curry leaves, 1/2 tsp asafoetida (heeng), 2 dry red chillies, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, Oil for frying, Chopped coriander leaves to garnish. Method: Heat oil in [...]

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Vermicelli (Sevai) Upma

Ingredients: 1 cup roasted vermicelli (sevai), 1 large onion, chopped, 1/2 cup broken cashew nuts (optional), Few curry leaves, 2 red chillies, broken into 2 pieces each, 2 green chillies, cut into two and slit lenghtwise, 1 tsp rai (mustard), 1/2 tsp heeng (asafoetida), 1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 1 tbsp chana dal (gram), 1 [...]

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Bread Upma

Ingredients: 4 slices of bread (brown or white) 1 big onion; finely chopped, 1 tsp rai, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 2 tbsp roasted groundnut coarsely ground, 1 green chilly, deseeded and chopped finely, 1/2 cup chopped coriander, 9-10 curry leaves, Salt and sugar to taste 2 tbsp Oil for frying, Method: Make very small pieces of [...]

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