Semiya/Vermicelli Pulav

Ingredients

1/2 carrot chopped

1/4 cup frozen green peas

4-6 shallots chopped

1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 tablespoon urad dal

1 teaspoon tomato paste

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 1/2 teaspoon eastern chicken masala

1 green chili chopped

1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste

170 grams roasted vermicelli

2 tablespoon sunflower oil

3 1/2 cups water

A pinch of asafoetida

Salt to taste

Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Method

• Heat oil in a non stick pan.
• Splutter mustard seeds  and  add urad dal.
• Stir until it turns golden brown.
• Add asafoetida,green chili,shallots,ginger garlic paste and saute for 2-3 minutes.
• Add turmeric powder,chicken masala,tomato paste and stir for a minute.
• Add chopped carrot, green peas and give a good stir.
• Add water and required salt.
• Once the water starts boiling add the roasted vermicelli.
• Cover and cook on low flame stiring occasionally until it is done.
• Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.