Angel Hair Pasta (with Veggies, Spices and Cheese Cubes)
This dish, made with Angel Hair Pasta or Vermicelli, is called “Semiya Upma” in South India. However, I have added a couple of variations in my recipe. This can be a light meal, or an Entree for a bigger meal with various other items. Very Tasty, and Very Healthy!
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Channa Dahl, Cilantro, Curry Leaves, Green Chillies, Hing, Mustard Seeds, Urad Dahl
Angel Hair Pasta (with veggies, spices and cheese cubes)
Print recipe| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 15 minutes |
| Total time | 20 minutes |
| Dietary | Diabetic, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Lunch, Main Dish |
| Misc | Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
| Region | Indian |
Ingredients
- 1/2 Package Angel Hair Pasta or Vermicelli (broken into 3)
- 1 Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cups Frozen Peas
- 1 Bell Pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 - 2 Green Chillies (Serrano Peppers) (finely chopped)
- 1 Tomatoes (finely chopped)
- 2 - 4 tablespoons Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Urad Dahl
- 1 teaspoon Channa Dahl
- 4 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 - 4 cups Water
Optional
- 1 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
- 2 cups Indian Cheese Cubes (Paneer) (This is usually available as a cheese block or cubes.)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro (finely chopped)
- 8 - 10 leaves Curry Leaves
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Place 4 cups of water in a kettle and start heating it up separately. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Place oil in a non-stick fry pan on medium heat. When oil is hot, add mustards seeds, urad dahl and channa dahl. Stir with a flat spoon or spatula. | |
| Step 3 | |
| When mustard seeds crackle frequently, add chopped green chillies, onions and bell peppers. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir fry until the veggies are cooked. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Add the angel hair pasta to the veggie mix. Add the frozen peas. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Add 3 cups of hot water from the kettle, or until the pasta is immersed in water. | |
| Step 5 | |
| Add asafoetida and curry leaves. Mix well. If necessary, add more hot water 1/2 cup at a time. Cook for about 4 minutes or until the pasta is soft but firm. Don't overcook and make the pasta mushy. | |
| Step 6 | |
| Add tomatoes and cilantro to the cooked pasta. Mix well. Don't mash the veggies or the pasta. | |
| Step 7 | |
| In a small fry pan, on low heat, add 1 tablespoon oil and add the cheese cubes. Fry for about 2 minutes or until cheese cubes or light golden brown. Add the cubes to the pasta. Mix well. | |
| Step 8 | |
| Serve hot. Serve yoghurt, cottage cheese or Raita as a side dish. | |
