Veggie Loaded & Nourishing Breakfast – Vermicelli Upma

Name: Veggie Loaded & Nourishing Breakfast – Vermicelli Upma
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Vermicelli, roasted; Water, to boil vermicelli; 1 to 2 tbsp Cooking Oil,; 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds, or rai; 1/2 tsp Chana Dal,; 1/2 tsp Dhuli Urad Dal, white coloured dal; A Few Curry Leaves,; 2 Dry Red Chilli,; 1 Onion (medium), chopped; 1/2 cup Carrot, chopped; 1/2 cup French Green Beans, chopped; 1/2 cup Broccoli, chopped; 1/2 cup Mixed Bell Peppers, chopped; 1/2 cup Peas, frozen (& thawed) or fresh; 2 Green Chilli, chopped; Salt, to taste; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder,; Coriander Leaves, chopped, to garnish

What to make for breakfast is always a task. We need something quick and easy but healthy and nutritious. We need something delicious, filling, and fulfilling and also don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen. This recipe is the right fit for you. It is not just tasty but looks quite gorgeous too.

What I like the most about this recipe is that there are no spices (except for turmeric powder and salt). It gets its flavors from all the veggies and tempering ingredients.

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Tips to make it right

Sometimes the vermicelli umpa becomes mushy and sticky. To prevent that, follow the below-mentioned tips:

Roast vermicelli – It is always better to use roasted vermicelli. You can roast it at home till they are slightly brown in colour or you can directly buy roasted vermicelli. In this recipe, I used store-bought roasted vermicelli.
Don’t overcook vermicelli – Boil vermicelli till they are just cooked. Do not overcook else they will become very soft, sticky and mushy. It takes just a couple of minutes to boil vermicelli. So, keep an eye.
Don’t let it rest – After straining the vermicelli and draining out all the boiling water, add it immediately to the cooked veggies. If you will let it rest, they will stick to each other.

What if the vermicelli gets sticky after resting?

If by any chance, the vermicelli gets sticky, do not worry. We can save it. Just rinse it under cold water and fluff it either using your fingers or a fork.

If you boil the vermicelli ahead of time, do not worry. After draining out all the water, spread it on a plate and brush with some oil. The idea is to cool it immediately and completely and oil will prevent the sticking. You can even cool it under running water but somehow spreading and oiling works better.

Is this recipe Vegan?

Yes. All the ingredients used in the recipe are plant-based and vegan. If you are a vegan or vegetarian, you can enjoy this recipe.

Easy Swaps

Vegetables: You can add any vegetable of your choice – cauliflower, zucchini, cabbage, tomato, spinach, etc.
Peas: Instead of frozen peas, you can also use fresh peas. Just add them while adding the rest of the veggies.

To have the best experience, serve it hot. You can have it over breakfast or if you are like us, enjoy it over dinner. It makes a quick, easy, healthy, and nourishing meal.

Do we need to soak chana dal or urad dal?

No. Not at all. You can add them directly along with other tempering ingredients. Roast them well till they are slightly brown in color. They get softer with the moisture released by all the vegetables. Moreover, a little bit of bite tastes good in this recipe.

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