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Tofu Vermicelli Upma served on a blue plate, top view

Tofu Semiya Upma - Vermicelli Upma

This easy and balanced take on a traditional Vermicelli upma is going to blow your mind. Without taking away the pleasure of enjoying something comforting and familiar, this recipe makes it more satiating by adding a protein twist to it!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3
Calories 303 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup broken vermicelli/semiya/seviyan about 150 grams
  • 1/2 block firm tofu grated
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp urad dal husked and split black gram
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp finely chopped ginger
  • 1-2 green chili pepper - chopped depending on your heat tolerance
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder Optional
  • 4-5 Cashews Optional
  • 7 to 8 curry leaves
  • 1 pinch asafoetida hing, optional
  • 1 carrot finely chopped
  • 2 cups water or according to requirement
  • ½ tsp sugar optional
  • salt to taste
  • 5-6 stalks coriander/cilantro leaves chopped
  • Lemon wedges to squeeze on top

Instructions
 

  • Grate the tofu and set aside.
  • Then start by heating up a pan on low flame. Add the vermicelli to this and dry-roast slowly until they turn golden, stirring often.
  • Set aside to cool down in a separate bowl.
  • In the same pan, heat oil, add the mustard seeds, and let them start to crackle.
  • Then, add urad dal and cumin seeds and fry until the urad dal turns a bit golden and everything becomes fragrant.
  • Then add cashews and let the urad dal turn a deeper golden brown
  • Now add chopped onions, curry leaves, ginger, green chill, and asafoetida.
  • Mix very well and sauté till the onions become translucent or even golden.
  • Then add the chopped carrots and turmeric powder and cook for a few minutes until the raw smell of turmeric goes away.
  • Then add the grated tofu and stir fry for another 4-5 minutes until everything is well cooked and the tofu looks well-coated in the mixture.
  • Then add the water, salt, and sugar and let it all come to a boil.
  • Lower the heat and add the roasted vermicelli.
  • Stir and cook the vermicelli till they become soft and have absorbed all the water.
  • When you achieve the desired consistency (less wet or slightly wet), switch off the heat and add chopped coriander/cilantro leaves.
  • Squeeze some lemon juice on top and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServeCalories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 50.9gProtein: 10.1gFat: 6.5gSodium: 798mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 4.9gSugar: 4.9gCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
Keyword High protein, Semiya Upma, Tofu upma, Vermicelli Upma
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