By Rajlakshmi
February 10, 2026
The taste of vegetable vermicelli upma is savoury and slightly spicy, with a hint of sweetness from the vegetables. It’s a quick and easy dish to make that requires minimal preparation.
1 cup vermicelli noodles 1 tablespoon oil or ghee 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 onion, chopped ½ cup mixed vegetables of carrots, bell peppers, green peas 2 green chillies, chopped 1 sprig of curry leaves 2 cups of water Salt to taste Fresh cilantro for garnish
In a pan, roast the vermicelli until they turn golden brown. Set aside. Heat the oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat.
Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add chopped onion, mixed vegetables, green chillies, and curry leaves to the pan.
Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender. Add 2 cups of water to the pan and bring it to a boil. Add the roasted vermicelli noodles and stir.
Cover the pan and let the noodles simmer on low heat until they are cooked and the water has been absorbed.
Add salt to taste and mix well. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve hot.