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Rice Vermicelli is a kind of thin Noodles made from Rice. This particular dish is fat free and quite healthy. This is a speciality of Karnataka, a southern state in India. Spicy Vermicelli is mostly eaten as a breakfast item but can be a full meal for any time of the day! |
Makes: |
2 |
Preparation Time: |
10 minutes. |
Cooking Time: |
15 minutes |
Ingredients: |
Rice Vermicelli - 2 nest | |
| | Oil - 4 tbsp | |
| | Mustard Seeds - ½ tsp | |
| | Turmeric Powder - ½ tsp | |
| | Asafoetida - ¼ tsp | |
| | Green Chillies finely chopped - 1 | |
| | Onions finely chopped - 1 cup | |
| | Carrot shredded - 1 cup | |
| | Green Peas - ¼ cup | |
| | A handful of Bean Sprouts | |
| | Salt to taste | |
| | Lemon Juice - ½ of a Lemon | |
| | Chopped Spring Onion Greens for garnishing | |
Method: |
• Boil Water in a large pan and add Vermicelli to this and cook for 5 minutes (Water quantity should be such that the Vermicelli is completely immersed in Water). Drain and run under tap Water - this is to avoid it from becoming sticky. Keep this aside.
• Heat Oil in a pan, add Mustard Seeds and allow to it to splutter. Then add Turmeric Powder, Asafoetida and Green Chillies and fry for few seconds.
• Then add Onions and sauté till transparent. Next add Carrot, Peas and stir fry till they are cooked but not mushy. Next add Bean Sprouts and continue stir frying for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the cooked Vermicelli, Salt and mix well on low flame.
• Finish it with a dash of Lemon Juice and chopped Greens.
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Chef's Tip: |
Make your own Bean Sprouts at home using Mung Beans and our Bean Sprout Maker |
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