Semiya with a twist

My mom's special semiya is a quick and simple recipe that is delicious. The sour-tangy taste of lemon and garam masala flavor make this dish really mouth-watering.

Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups Semiya/Vermicelli

• 2 tbsp Oil

• 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds

• 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds

• 4-5 Green chilies, slit

• 4-5 Dry Red chilies

• 1 tsp Chana dal

• 2 tbsp Cashews

• 1 sprig Curry leaves

• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

• 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder

• 4 tbsp Lemon juice

• Salt to taste

• 3 cups Water

Method

• Take a pan and fry vermicelli until it turns light golden brown.

• Boil 3 cups of water in a separate pan along with salt, add vermicelli and cook until is done.

• Heat the oil in a frying pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chana dal, green chilies, red chilies, cashews, turmeric powder and curry leaves.

• Now add vermicelli and mix well. Turn off the flame.

• Add lemon juice and garam masala powder, mix well.

• Garnish with coriander leaves.

• Serve hot.

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