Pasta Upma

Introduce

Chef :

Bethica Das

Pasta Upma

#zaike - A very simple and a yummy breakfast / snack that takes very little time to dish out. This pasta snack has the goodness of some mixed veggies and is an ideal after school snack for kids. They can also be packed for a lunch box meal too along with a sprinkle of some idli podi (gunpowder). Any other veggies other than the ones used can be added to make it more healthy and nutritious.

Ingredient

1 cup

pasta, boiled al dente

1 cup

mixed veggies, cut lengthwise

As required

(beans, carrot, beetroot, peas, red cabbage, potato, etc)

2 tbsp

oil

1/2 tsp

mustard seeds

1 tsp

urad dal (split black gram)

1 sprig

curry leaves

onion, chopped

1-2

green chilies, chopped

1 tsp

grated ginger

to taste

salt

1 tsp

coriander powder

1 tsp

sambar powder

1 tbsp

coriander leaves, chopped

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds. After it stops spluttering, add the urad dal, onion, ginger, green chilies and curry leaves.

* Step 2

Saute till light brown. Add the veggies and all the dry spices. Give it a stir and add 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer till the veggies are cooked.

* Step 3

Now add the boiled pasta. Stir fry for 2 minutes and switch off the flame. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve for breakfast / snack along with some chutney.

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