Vermicelli Pulao Step by Step – A vermicelli preparation loaded with vegetables, having the flavors of cumin seeds, whole spices, etc.; is semiya pulao. Vermicelli can be prepared in many ways. I remember my friend used to get the most basic vermicelli preparation for school. Her mom used to cook semiya in a tempering of ghee and carom seeds along with spices such as salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, etc. My mom would always make it with tomatoes and spices. All the recipes had their flavors and tasted yum. This recipe is a bit different. Vermicelli is cooked and thereafter combined with onions, tomatoes and lots of vegetables. It has the kick of lemon juice and sharpness of ginger, garam masala powder, etc. Sevai pulao can be served as breakfast or even as a light lunch or dinner.