How long does it take to make Coriander Semiya Recipe - Vermicelli Pulao?

The total time to make Coriander Semiya Recipe - Vermicelli Pulao is 20 minutes. Preparation takes 10 minutes and cooking takes 10 minutes.

How many servings does this Coriander Semiya Recipe - Vermicelli Pulao recipe make?

This recipe makes 3 servings of Coriander Semiya Recipe - Vermicelli Pulao.

What type of cuisine is Coriander Semiya Recipe - Vermicelli Pulao?

Coriander Semiya Recipe - Vermicelli Pulao is a South Indian Recipes dish from the Upma Recipes category.

Coriander Semiya Recipe - Vermicelli Pulao

Name: Coriander Semiya Recipe - Vermicelli Pulao
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: South Indian Recipes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Rice Vermicelli Noodles (Thin); 1 cup Coriander (Dhania) Leaves; 4 Green Chillies (depending upon how spicy you want); 3 tablespoons Fresh coconut grated; 2 cloves Garlic; 1/2 cup Red onion sliced; 1/2 cup Carrots (Gajjar) chopped; 1/2 cup Green peas (Matar) fresh or frozen; 3 Cloves (Laung); 1 Bay leaf (tej patta); 1 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds; 1 Star anise; 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder; Salt to taste; 3 tablespoons Oil

Vanitha

July 16, 2018

2515 Ratings

Coriander Semiya Recipe - Vermicelli Pulao - Recipe image with step-by-step cooking instructions

Time:Prep: 10 M|Cook: 10 M|Total: 20 M

Makes:3 Servings

Meal:Dinner

Cuisine:South Indian Recipes

Coriander Semiya is a spicy, coriander flavored rice vermicelli pulao, fragrant with aromatic spices and tinged with the sweetness of coconut (for the south Indian flavor) and crunch of vegetables; ideal for a quick lunch or a main dish for any party.

It is an easy recipe to make and this you can even pack for your kid's lunch box. It is light on the stomach and tastes delicious when served with any raita.

Serve Coriander Semiya along with Boondi Raita, Tadka Raita or any other raita of your choice. You can serve it on its own with a cup of hot Masala Chai for breakfast.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other Semiya Recipes such as

It is an easy recipe to make and this you can even pack for your kid's lunch box. It is light on the stomach and tastes delicious when served with any raita.

Serve Coriander Semiya along with Boondi Raita, Tadka Raita or any other raita of your choice. You can serve it on its own with a cup of hot Masala Chai for breakfast.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other Semiya Recipes such as

Ingredients

1/2 cup Rice Vermicelli Noodles (Thin)

1 cup Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

4 Green Chillies, (depending upon how spicy you want)

3 tablespoons Fresh coconut, grated

2 cloves Garlic

1/2 cup Red onion, sliced

1/2 cup Carrots (Gajjar), chopped

1/2 cup Green peas (Matar), fresh or frozen

3 Cloves (Laung)

1 Bay leaf (tej patta)

1 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds

1 Star anise

1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder

Salt, to taste

3 tablespoons Oil

Instructions for Coriander Semiya Recipe - Vermicelli Pulao

To begin making the Coriander Semiya Recipe, soak the rice sticks in just enough hot water to cover it fully. Keep aside for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and keep aside.

In a blender container, blend the coriander leaves (coarsely chopped), coconut, green chilies and garlic to a fine paste. Keep it aside.

Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan and add the dry spices (cloves, bay leaf, cardamom and star anise). Saute till it emanates a good aroma, takes a few seconds.

Add the sliced onions and fry on medium till soft and light golden brown. Next, add in the carrots, green peas and cook till the carrots become soft.

Once the carrots become soft, stir in the coconut paste and sauté on medium high, stirring often till almost dry and the spices have fried well.

Add the garam masala powder, soaked and drained rice sticks and salt. Mix everything nicey.

Keep stirring on medium heat till the coriander paste and spices have coated the vermicelli well and the mixture is heated through.

Close and heat on low for about 2 minutes more. Remove and serve hot with potato chips and a salad and boondi raita or any raitha.

Serve Coriander Semiya Recipe along with Boondi Raita, Tadka Raita or any other raita of your choice.