Different kind of Lamb Vermicelli
This Semiyah or thin wheat noodles recipe can be made into a totally vegetarian recipe by just skipping the meat or it can be customized to add any kind of meat you like or scramble some eggs on the side and mix them up to make it into Anda Semiyah. But no matter what, try it...it is super delicious
And if you are wondering what Vermicelli or Semiyah is...here is a Link
Spicy Mint meat Vermicelli (Vermicelli with shaved steak and mint )
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| Spicy Mint Meat Semiyah |
Ingredients for Vermicelli Upma:
- 1 cup roasted semiyah
- 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin , mustard seeds, turmeric
- 1 teaspoon urad dal
- 0.5 table spoon oil
- 1/4 cup onion sliced
- Handful of mint leaves
- light pack cup of cilantro
- 2 green chillies or less depending on how spicy those chillies are (if using Serrano, use only 1)
- Few curry leaves
- 1-2 dried red chillies
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste + 1/2 teaspoon
Ingredients shaved steak
- one medium small or half cup sliced onions
- 1 lb shaved steak separated
- 1 teaspoon each of finely chopped garlic, garlic
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Make the meat first
In a pan heat the oil and add the onions and fry till tender. Add the ginger garlic and fry for a minutes. Now on high flame, add the separated meat and cook for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add salt and pepper and garam masala if using, stir to combine and cook for 5 more minutes or until the meat is cooked through. Set it aside.
In a pan heat the oil and add the onions and fry till tender. Add the ginger garlic and fry for a minutes. Now on high flame, add the separated meat and cook for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add salt and pepper and garam masala if using, stir to combine and cook for 5 more minutes or until the meat is cooked through. Set it aside.
Make the upma.
Bring about 4 cups of water to boil in a pot along with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add the vermicelli when the water boils and cook for 4-5 minutes. Drain .
Grind the mint+cilantro+green chilli + salt into a smooth paste. About 1 tablespoon water if needed.
In a pan heat the oil and add the mustard seeds and cover and let them cook until they crackle. Add the onions and cook till they become dark brown. Add urad dal and cumin and broken red chillies and curry leaves and fry for 30 more seconds. Add the drained vermicelli to the pan along with the mint cilantro paste. Stir to combine. Drizzle with lemon juice and enjoy
This is your vegetarian option.
If using meat...add the cooked meat to the pan and stir well. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Stir well one more time and enjoy!!!
