Semiya Kichadi

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 (I used oil)

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

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