Semiya Upma with Chicken

Ingredients

• - Semiya (Vermicelli): 1.5 cups
• -Water: 3 cups
• -Pachimirapa (Green Chilies): 2 (slit)
• -Carrot: 1 (finely chopped)
• -Allam (Ginger): 1 tsp (grated)
• -Uppu (Salt): To taste
• -Nune (Oil): 1 tbsp
• -Aavalu (Mustard Seeds): ½ tsp
• -Jeelakarra (Cumin Seeds): ½ tsp
• -Senaga Pappu (Chana Dal): 1 tsp
• -Minapa Pappu (Urad Dal): 1 tsp
• -Nimmakaya Rasam (Lime Juice): 1 tsp
• -Chicken: 400g (boneless, small pieces)
• -Allam-Vellulli Paste (Ginger-Garlic Paste): 1 tsp
• -Pasupu (Turmeric): ¼ tsp
• -Karam Podi (Red Chili Powder): 1 tsp
• -Dhaniyala Podi (Coriander Powder): 1 tsp
• -Miriyala Podi (Black Pepper): ½ tsp
• -Garam Masala: ½ tsp

Instructions

1. Semiya Upma Steps
2. - Dry roast semiya until golden, set aside.
3. - Heat nune, add aavalu, jeelakarra, senaga pappu, minapa pappu, fry till golden.
4. - Add pachimirapa, allam, pasupu, fry 1 min.
5. - Add carrot, beans, cook 3 min.
6. - Pour neellu, uppu, boil, add semiya, cook till water absorbs (5-7 min).
7. - Mix kothimeera, keep warm.
8. Healthy Chicken Fry Steps
9. - Marinate chicken with allam-vellulli paste, pasupu, karam podi, dhaniyala podi, miriyala podi, uppu for 15 min.
10. - Heat nune in a pan, add chicken, stir-fry on medium-high for 8-10 min till cooked.
11. - Add garam masala, toss 1 min, garnish with kothimeera.