Masala Vermicelli Recipe

Steps:-

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil. Once it is hot add in 1 tsp mustard seeds (raie) and let it crackle. You can also add in a few curry leaves at this stage.
2. Next goes in 1 large onion and 1 large potato, chopped (obviously). Here 1 green chili can also be added.
3. Add in a little salt to taste. Adding salt at this stage will fasten the cooking process.
4. Cover and cook till the potatoes are soft.
5. Time to add in 2 pureed tomatoes.
6. Cook till the oil oozes out.
7. Spice up masala seviyan with ¼ tsp turmeric powder , 1 tsp red chili powder and remaining salt to taste. Cook for 1 minute.
8. Add in 2 cups of water and let it come to a boil.
9. Now comes the main ingredient. Add 1 cup of raw vermicelli and dry roast it on low flame till light golden brown.
10. Cover and cook.
11. Cook till the water is totally absorbed by the seviyan.
12. Thereafter add in the juice of 1 lemon.
13. Followed by ¼ tsp of garam masala powder
14. Let it sit for another 5 minutes. Flame is off.
15. Puff up with the help of a spoon. Finish off with a handful of chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot/warm.