THINAI (MILLET) VERMICELLI UPMA

THINAI VERMICELLI  - 2 1/2 CUPS

OIL 2 TBSP
 

ONION  2 NOS


GREEN CHILLIES- 3 NOS


GINGER GRATED-1/2 TSP


ASAFOETIDA- 1/4 TSP


MUSTARD SEEDS- 1 TSP


URAD DHAL-  1 TSP


CURRY LEAVES.
 
SALT ACCORDING TO TASTE.

PREPARATION

Soak 2 1/2 cups of  vermicelli  in 2 cups of water with salt for 2 minutes. Then drain the vermicelli in a strainer and keep it aside.Take the soaked vermicelli in a steamer and steam for 10 minutes.Idli plate can also be used for steaming.Transfer the steamed  vermicelli  to a plate and allow it to cool. In a pan add oil add mustard seeds when it splutters add urad dhal asafoetida chopped onion, salt curry leaves , chopped green chilies saute well.Over this add steamed vermicelli.

 

 

 

 

 

Health Benefits

Millets is easily available in markets.Its an wholesome breakfast dish with carbohydrates, dietary fiber, minerals and iron and has low glycemic index hence good for  diabetes patient.