Shavige Baath

Shavige Baath or Vermicelli Upma is a very simple and delicious breakfast dish made with vermicelli, onions and mixed vegetables. You can add vegetables of your choice. I have used carrot or peas to make it more nutritious. It is high on fiber and low on calories.

In India vermicelli is known as seviyan or semiyan.It is called Shavige in Kannada. The noodles are used in a number of dishes including a variation of kheer, a sweet dessert similar to rice pudding. Vermicelli are also used in many parts of India to make a popular dish called upma. To prepare it, dry oil-roasted vermicelli are boiled with a choice of vegetables.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serves: 3-4 people

Ingredients	Quantity
Anil Vermicelli	2 cups
Boiling water	1 - 1½ cups
Oil	1 tbsp
Mustard seeds	½  tsp
Curry leaves	7-8 leaves
Green chilies	2-3 slit
Mixed boiled vegetables	½ cup
Onion finely chopped	1-2 medium sized
Ginger paste	½ tsp(optional)
Coriander leaves	to garnish
Lemon juice	1 tsp or to taste

Method

In a pan heat oil, add mustard seeds, when they splutter add curry leaves and sauté for 10-20 seconds. Add green chilies and onions and fry till onions are cooked and slightly brown. Add ginger paste and sauté for few seconds. Add in the boiled vegetables and sauté.

Add boiling water about 1 cup and increase the flame to high. When the water is boiling add vermicelli and stir well. Now lower the flame to low and let the vermicelli cook. Keep boiling water handy and add as required.

Keep stirring for about 2 minutes and when the vermicelli is transparent, add lemon juice and mix well. Turn off heat and let it cool for a bit before stirring. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Points to remember:

• I use Anil brand vermicelli. But you can use any brand or variety but the only difference would be cooking time and water quantity. Refer cooking instructions on the pack for water quantity and cooking time.
• Fluff up the vermicelli with a fork before serving to avoid sticking.
• You can use mixed vegetables like carrots, beans, peas, corn, etc.