A delicious savoury vermicelli recipe made with colourful vegetables, aromatic spices and crunchy roasted peanuts and cashews—perfect for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Servings |
|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 15 minutes | 4 |
Ingredients
- 2 Cup vermicelli
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- ½ tomato, chopped
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- ¼ cup peanuts
- ¼ cup cashews
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- hot water
Method
Step 1
Dry roast the vermicelli in a large pan over medium heat, stirring continuously until it turns light golden brown and becomes fragrant. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step 2
If your peanuts and cashews are not already roasted, dry roast them in the same pan until lightly golden and crisp. Set aside.
Step 3
Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and the roasted vermicelli. Cook for 3–5 minutes, or until the vermicelli is just tender. Drain well and set aside.
Step 4
In a separate frying pan, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until lightly golden.
Step 5
Add the chopped tomato and cook for about 1 minute, until it begins to soften. Stir in the mixed vegetables (peas, carrots and corn) and cook for 2–3 minutes until they are slightly tender.
Step 6
Add the turmeric, ground coriander, red chilli powder and salt. Mix well and cook for another 1 minute until the spices become fragrant.
Step 7
Add the cooked vermicelli and gently toss everything together until well coated with the masala. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 8
Fold in the roasted peanuts and cashews. Cook for another 1 minute, then remove from the heat.
Step 9
Serve hot as a wholesome breakfast or light lunch meal. Enjoy on its own or with a cup of masala chai.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with plain yogurt or raita.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Garnish with fresh coriander for extra flavour.
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