Semiya Upma

Ingredients:
1. Semiya/Vermicelli - 1 cup
2. Onion - 1 medium sized
3. Ginger finely grated - 1/2 teaspoon
4. Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
5. Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
6. Ground nuts/Peanuts - a handful
7. Green Chillies - 1-2
8. Coriander leaves for garnishing
9. Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
10. Oil - 2 teaspoon
11. Ghee - 1 teaspoon
12. Salt to taste

Method:
1. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. After they splutter, add peanuts and fry till they start turning brown.

2. Add chopped onions, ginger, turmeric powder, salt and slit green chillies and fry until onion turns soft.

3. Add vermicelli and 2 cups water. Cook uncovered until all the water evaporates.

4. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and add 1 teaspoon ghee for extra flavor.