Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/16 checked
2
servings
1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 tsp

Ginger Garlic Paste

fresh

1 unit

Tomato

chopped

1 tsp

Garam Masala Powder

ground

2 tsp

Sunflower Oil

4 cup

Water

1 unit

Carrot

chopped

2 unit

Cardamom

pods/seeds

1 unit

Onion

chopped

6 unit

Mint Leaves

chopped

2 slice

Whole Wheat Brown Bread

torn

0.5 tsp

Red Chilli Powder

ground

0.5 cup

Green Peas

3 unit

Cloves

whole

2 cup

Semiya (Vermicelli)

0.5 unit

Cinnamon Stick

Step 1
~2 min

Heat a heavy bottomed pan and dry roast vermicelli on medium flame for 2-3 minutes.

Step 2
~2 min

Boil water in another pan.

Step 3
~2 min

Add a teaspoon of oil to the boiling water and then add the roasted vermicelli.

Step 4
~2 min

Cook for 2 minutes or until 90% cooked.

Step 5
~2 min

Drain the cooked vermicelli and keep aside, fluffing with a fork to separate.

Step 6
~2 min

Heat a heavy bottomed pan with oil.

Step 7
~2 min

Add cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom and saute for a minute.

Step 8
~2 min

Add chopped onion and saute until translucent.

Step 9
~2 min

Add ginger garlic paste and saute until raw smell goes.

Step 10
~2 min

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until mushy.

Step 11
~2 min

Add mint leaves and saute for a minute.

Step 12
~2 min

Add chopped carrot and green peas and saute for a minute.

Step 13
~2 min

Add required water, salt, garam masala powder, and chilli powder.

Step 14
~2 min

Mix well and cook covered until water evaporates and veggies are cooked.

Step 15
~2 min

Tear the bread slices into pieces and add to it.

Step 16
~2 min

Saute for a minute until everything is combined.

Step 17
~2 min

Add the cooked vermicelli and gently mix with fork.

Step 18
~2 min

Cook for 2-3 minutes in medium flame.

Step 19
~2 min

Serve hot with Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Roast the semiya carefully to avoid burning.

Adjust the amount of spices to your preference.

Add other vegetables like beans or cauliflower for added nutrition.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with raita.

Serve as a breakfast or light dinner option.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita
Pickles

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

South India

Cultural Significance

A popular and flavorful variation of traditional biryani.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Lunchbox
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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