Vermicelli upma

Vermicelli is a made of wheat and like noodles it lends itself to different kinds of cooking. It is easy to cook and light on the stomach. Vermicelli upma is famous in Southern states of India and its preparation is similar to the preparation of semolina upma.

Ingredients:
Roasted Vermicelli - 2cups
Onion -1
Green chillies -1 or 2
Mustard seeds -1tsp
Black gram -1/2tsp
Grated coconut -3tblsps
Curry leaves - few
Salt and oil - as required

Method:
Chop the onion and green chillies finely. Keep it aside. In a pressure cooker heat little oil and mustard. When the mustard crackles, add the black gram and fry till it turns brown in colour. Next add the onions, green chillies and curry leaves. Stir fry for few seconds. Add 2 cups of water and the roasted vermicelli. Close and cook under pressure for 5 minutes. Open the cooker and garnish with grated coconut. Serve along with any chutney of your choice.