Vermicelli is a very thin pasta broken in to small strips . The beauty if this vermicelli is its cooks up fast . Any variety of semiya can be used for this recipe. The quantity of water to use for semiya depends on the variety of vermicelli .
I have shared below step by step method with Pictures for easy understanding
In a wok heat oil add thin sliced onions , saute until the onion changes its color to light brown . Add ginger garlic paste saute till the raw aroma goes away.
Add red chili powder , salt and a pinch of turmeric powder , stir well
Add thick yogurt
In a blender add chopped tomatoes , blend a fine puree , add them to the mixture and add chopped coriander leaves and cook for few mintues.
Meanwhile boil water in a pan , add a teaspoon oil , salt, add vermicelli bring to a boil . switch off the flame , let it stand in hot water for 2 minutes , use a spoon to check , if they are soft then it is ready.
Strain in a colander . Drain the excess water . Add them to the mixture
Fold it gently with the mixture . Take it off the flame and let it sit for couple of minutes before serving.
INGREDIENTS:
- 200 Grams vermicelli
- 3 Onions
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 tbsp. yogurt
- 1 tbsp. Oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- A pinch turmeric powder
- Salt as needed
- 1 tbsp. chopped coriander leaves
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INSTRUCTION
- In a wok heat oil add thin sliced onions , saute until the onion changes its color to light brown . Add ginger garlic paste saute till the raw aroma goes away
- Add red chili powder , salt and a pinch of turmeric powder , stir well.
- Add thick yogurt.
- In a blender add chopped tomatoes , blend a fine puree , add them to the mixture and add chopped coriander leaves and cook for few minutes.
- Meanwhile boil water in a pan , add salt , a teaspoon oil , add vermicelli bring to a boil . switch off the flame , let it stand in hot water for 2 minutes , use a spoon to check , if they are soft then it is ready.
- Strain in a colander . Drain the excess water . Add them to the mixture
- Fold it gently with the mixture . Take it off the flame and let it sit for couple of minutes before serving.
