Sunday, June 29, 2008

Thayir Semiya(Vermicelli with curd)





Vermicelli is a part of all asian cuisines.Especially in China and India.As we know it is more prominently known as thin spaghetti.It is referred as seviyan/semiya with much more local names in diffferent parts of india.Vermicelli payasam is the simplest and best of all desserts.
How about itz combo with curd???? Sweet?Sour?However it is,juz a 15 min miracle...which gives u an utmost satisfaction!
Ingredients:

Vermicelli 250g.

Curd 4 cups
Cashew nut 5 -10

Jeera 1/4 tsp
Red chillies 4

Ginger (chopped) 1tsp
Ghee/Oil 2 tbsp
Water 2 lit
Mustard seeds 1tsp
Toor dal 1 tsp
Channa dal 1 tsp
Black grapes 1/4 cup
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves Salt to taste



Method:

1)Add the vermicelli in boiling water(till the vermicelli is soaked in) with 2 -3 drops of oil.When it is soft and tender ,Drain the excess water and keep aside.

2)Heat Ghee/oil and splutter mustard, Toor dal,channa dal,curry leaves, red chillies, jeera and cashew nuts

3)Add curd,salt to the cooked vermicelli a,mix it well.To this mixture add the above fried seasoning ingredients.

4)Add grapes,pomegranate and coriander leaves ( for Spl taste)

Serve Cold.

Best with::Jus" Pickle" will do..

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