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August 2, 2009

Ragi Vermicelli - Sweet & Savory Versions

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I had this ragi vermicelli upma for the first time at my mom’s place when I was pregnant. We generally prepare semiya/vermicelli made from maida/Wheat. But this one is a healthy replacement..Taste wise no compromise too. When I had gestational diabetes during my pregnancy, my doctor advised me to eat less rice. So my mom used to make this ragi semiya upma for breakfast. Its very easy to make and weight watchers should include this in their diet. Its a tummy filling dish..The sweet version is for kids..I am sure they will like it..:) Friends, do try this ragi semiya upma and share your feedback with me.
RAGI VRMICELLI -BOTH1

Ingredients

 FOR SWEET VERSION:
  • Ragi vermicelli – 1 packet (I used ANIL brand)
  • Sugar – 2 - 4 tsp (adjust)
  • Cardamom – 2 pods (Powdered)
  • Grated coconut – 1 tbsp
HOW TO MAKE RAGI SWEET SEMIYA:
  1. Soak ragi vermicelli in plain water for 3 mins with little salt. Don’t soak more than 5 mins because it will become gooey.
  2. Drain the water completely and steam cook the vermicelli using idli plates..
  3. Cook for 5-7 mins. Remove and let it cool.
  4. Then take cooled vermicelli in a bowl and add the remaining ingredients. 
  5. Mix it well..and serve !!
RAGI VERMICELLI - SWEET

Ingredients FOR SPICY VERSION:
  • Ragi vermicelli – 1 packet
  • Big onion -  1 no (finely chopped)
  • Green chilly – 1-2 nos (slit cut)
  • Curry leaves – a sprig
  • Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Urad dal – 1 tsp
  • Channa dal – 1 tsp
  • Oil – 1 tsp
  • Lime juice – a few drops
  • Salt – as required
HOW TO MAKE RAGI SEMIYA UPMA:
  • Follow the steps  1-3 given in the sweet version.
  • Heat a kadai with a tsp of oil and add the mustard seeds. Once it starts to pop,add the urad dal, chnna dal, big onion , green chilly and curry leaves.
  • Saute it well..Then add the steamed vermicelli and toss it well. Adjust the salt. Sprinkle little water if needed. Cover cook in low flame for 5 minutes. Switch off. 
  • Remove from the flame and add the lemon juice. Mix well and serve hot !!
RAGI VERMICELLI - SPICE




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44 comments :

lata raja said...

Many a congratulations Chitra. Interesting to know 'something' about you. The breakfast recipes are lovely too.

Raks said...

Thats a healthy dish! I have seen this raagi vermicelli,I think I have tasted this sweet version somewhere,I liked it,not feeling like eating raagi,just like our usual vermicelli :)

And ur pictures are really stunning,bright and vibrant:)

Enjoyed reading ur Meme :) Thanks for the love link:) Its my pleasure to help you if I can :)

Suparna said...

I love raagi vermicelli. I came across it for the first time when I came to Chennai. It's both healthy and delicious.
It was nice to know more about you.
Thanks for the award.
cheers!

Ganga Sreekanth said...

congrats chitra

Vani said...

Never knew about ragi vermicelli. Sounds wonderful!

Anonymous said...

Hey Chitra, It was good to read about you & your dreams..in btn ragi vermicelli has come out good..I dont know if i get it here in the US...will have to check..You know the biggest advantage to live in India is that you afford a house servant who can take care of everything...here we cant even think to afford one..0o0o0ffff.."Glorious unpaid servants of the house"..does anyone agree ???

Sailaja Damodaran said...

Congrats...healthy breakfast.U r doing a great job on snaps...keep going.Lubna's snaps r good.Nice person to suggest you.

Sree vidya said...

You are welcome Chitra!
You deserve it.
Nice to know more abt you.
I am also a hardcore Raja fan. He is the God of music. As for as living in US is concerned, it will def happen in the near future. Good luck dear. One thing i liked is you said 1 or 2 yrs and not settle here. Even I wish to come back to my fav India/ Chennai after sometime. You def miss a lot of things here but still as you said living here for sometime is a gr8 exp. Managing everything by urself is nice. But the house maid thing is true like anonymous said :D

Anonymous said...

Thats a healthy vermicelli indeed...looks so tempting

Congrats on your award..keep rocking..happy to know more about you.

Deepthi Shankar said...

thatz very yummy .. & healthy too

Trupti said...

vermicelli recipes looks delicious. Congratulations on well deserved award. Love to read abt u

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Pooja said...

That is a wonderful dish! Healthy n nutritious too! Congrats on your award! It was an interesting read :)

Chef Jeena said...

These look really amazing I would love to dig in now.

Mangala Bhat said...

wow! very innovative .!!!healthy treat! Hey pics r awesome !

Priyameena said...

I tasted it in India..Pictures are awesome..Interesting to know about you..

Bergamot said...

Congrats. The ragi vermilcelli look yummy. I love ragi will now keep a look out for these in the stores.

chef and her kitchen said...

Never knew that ragi vermicell does exists...u r giving me a big list of groceries which I need to shop from bengalooru..adyar sambar powder and now ragi vermicelli..
both the dishes look gr8..
Congrats on the award,

Chitra said...

Thanks a lot for ur sweet,encouraging comments:)

chow and chatter said...

congrats on your award, hope your dreams come true oh love window shopping

Valarmathi Sanjeev said...

Congrats on your award and thanks for passing me the award.

Ragi vermicelli looks wonderful and delicious.

Parita said...

Congratulations on the award! i never knew we get ragi vermicelli..new to me

Unknown said...

Congrats on your award. Nice dish. Interesting read.

Ashwini said...

ragi vermicelli is too tempting.. congrats !!!

Sashi said...

Hi Chitra, First time here. You have a nice blog. Will be visiting frequently.

kittymatti said...

congrats!! It was so nice reading about u! nice recipe too

Myvegfare said...

first congrats on your award, second lovely pictures, third never heard of raagi vermicilli, fourth nice to hear lovely things about you, about the hubby i like it!, i am like that too..., me too even i want to visit US & singapore once heard from hubby that it is very beautiful, about Raks yes such a lovely person she is, and as ananymous said it is so true here love India for those help!

vidhas said...

I have not tried ragi vermicli yet. From now surely i will try. Enjoyed reading your MeMe. Lovley pictures, I have to improve in taking photos

Kalaivani said...

Congrats on your award,Ragi vermicelli looks yummy and healthy.My mom used to make spicy one, Sweet one looks awesome and different.

lubnakarim06 said...

Oh wow....very nice clicks yaar.....i think u r following the links.....hope u do better and they are helpful to you....congrats on the award...nice to read more about u.....thank you for passing it down...

Vikis Kitchen said...

Ragi idiyappam with sugar makes me drooling. Like that kaaram too. Congrats on ur award dear . U deserve more. Enjoyed reading about you. Thanks for sharing the award with me .

Sushma Mallya said...

congraz for the award chitra...was nice reading abt u as well...and liked the spicy version than the sweet one...

Usha said...

Congrats on the award and loved to read and learn more about you, I love Illayaraja's music too, who doesn't? definitely a great composer....I did not even know we get ragi vermicelli these days definitely need to check it out, and your sweet version with it looks fantastic !

Preety said...

ragi vermicelli never saw this in our grocery store but surely more healthier one..congrats on your award too

dsdsds said...

Congrats on your award.. and yes your pic is awesome.. Nice list of meme.. Thanks for visiting my blog

Mangala Bhat said...

Congrts and Thanks for sharing with Me ..Soo sweet of u dear!

Sashi said...

Chitra, I have an award for u in my blog. Please grab it.

Indian Khana said...

Raji told me abt ur pic changes :) so I came to have a look and I must they it looks so gud...wonderful clicks and like reading meme..this is nice idea to use raagi semiya

Anonymous said...

Wat a variety dish!Tnx a lot for this healthy recipe!
Congrats on ur award dear!

Suparna said...

please accept the awards from my blog dearie :)

Sanghi said...

I make the sweet version more..! Liked by all! Yummy clicks!

Recipeswap said...

wow thats so healthy.Ive never seen raagi vermicelli before.
Congrats!

EC said...

Yet another healthy breakfast idea from u...Thanks for the entry

Anita said...

Ragi vermicelli is a healthy version and also a tasty one for those who do not like the usual one made from powder.

Other than Anil, Manna brand is also available in Singapore.

Jamal Mohamed said...

Nice post