I like various upma varieties, but Hubby is big fan of dosa varieties. To make him eat upma, I add quite a bit of veggies and masala. Though rava kichadi is my favorite, after trying semiya kichadi, I liked its texture too. I made this kichadi very similar to vegetable pulao, by using vermicilli instead of rice. Here I used the roasted vermicelli. If you are using the unroasted one, just fry it till golden color is achieved and proceed with the process. Adding whole garam masala spices makes the kichadi flavorful.
Semiya Kichadi
Preparation Time : 15 mins | Cooking Time : 25 mins | Serves : 4
Recipe Category: Breakfast
Ingredients:
Vermicilli – 1 cup
Onion – 1 finely chopped
Carrot – 1 thinely chopped
Capsicum – 1 thinely chopped
Frozen peas – 3 tbsp
Frozen corn - 3 tbsp
Ginger garlic paste – 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder – 1/2 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1/4 tsp
Water – 2 cups
Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
Garam masala – 1/2 tsp
Cardamom pods – 2
Cinnamon – 1/8 stick
Cloves – 1
Bay leaves – 1
Fennel seeds powder – 1/8 tsp
Salt – as needed
Oil / ghee – 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1/8 tsp
Method:
- Add oil to frying pan and add whole spices and mustard seeds. Once it splutters add and saute onion with ginger-garlic paste. When the onions turn translucent, add vegetables and saute till vegetables are cooked
- Add garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, Vermicilli and salt. sauté for one minute
- Add 2 cups of water and 1 drop of oil/ghee (My Amma tells me that adding oil/ghee at this stage enhances the consistency of kichadi). After the ingredients are cooked, take it off the heat. Serve with any chutney.
My Notes:
- You can add any veggies of your choice
- You can omit adding whole garam masala and ginger garlic paste, and make it the traditional way
I am as well a big fan of upma and specially Rava upma. Good to see this too....
Malar, Good to know that you are also Upma fan like me:)
So many wonderful ingredients Vidya! Really wish I could taste it!
I wish I could send it to you Lori:)
Thanks! You are sweet like that!
Thanks Lori:)
You are so good with all the spices..great dish!
ela h.
Thanks Ela:)
Healthy kichadi...
Thanks Kurinji:)
Vidya, it looks very good 🙂
Thanks Linda:)
i love them... a quick n healthy one..
Yes Smitha, with lot of veggies its healthy
Even i love upma varieties! Your semiya khichdi is mouthwatering...
Thanks Aiswarya:) Good to know that you too like upma
Oh, I love dishes like these with vermicelli and lots of spices and veggies! Beautiful colors!
Ya Ngan:) its colorful.. I too like to add lots of spices
This looks super delicious!
Thanks Jessica:)
Yummy, I always use this veggie technique to make upma for my husband who just doesn't like upmas at all. For me I love bombay rawa upma ans semiya upma..ghee fried cashew pieces would also be a great seasoning na...thanks for sharing!!
Thanks Swetha:) v both r sailing on the same boat even my hubby s not a big fan of Upma..ya deep fried cashew enhance the flavor.. Totally agree:)
Wow! Your food looks delish I feel like I could eat it all up! yum! Thanks for sharing your great recipes.
Bridget ;>}
Thanks for such a swt comment Bridget:) I wish I could send it
Scrumptious!
Thanks Susan:)
i love semiya upma very much,looks yummy
I am glad to know that you too love Semiya Upma:) Thanks:)
Delicious and healthy semiya kichadi, love the veggies.
Thanks Swathi:)
I make this too, albeit in a slightly different way. I tend to boil and drain Semiya and then add as it reduces the starch. I also add Maggi Masala as the spice powder.
Maggi Masala is great addition, thanks for sharing your way Suda. I will try it:-)