Ingredients:

• Semiya (Vermicelli)- 200g
• Onions – 1 (chopped lengthwise)
• Green Chillies – 2 finely chopped
• Gram Dal – 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Split Urad Dal – 1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil – 2 tbsp

Method:

Slightly roast the semiya in a dry pan and set aside. In another pan, heat the oil, splutter mustard seeds, then add the urad dal, gram dal and let them turn slightly brown, then add in the onions and green chillies and fry for a while. Pour about 2-3 cups of water to this. Add some salt and mix well and allow the water to boil. When the water is boiling, add in the semiya and cook till done. (till the water all evaporates). If you add too much water, the upma might become sticky. This can be had as a light tiffin. Serve with pickle or any hot chutneys as side dishes.