Recipe- Go Healthy During Lockdown With Namkeen Jave

Namkeen Jave, a savoury vermicelli dish from Uttar Pradesh India, served mainly for breakfast or at tea time. Vermicelli are whole wheat or semolina noodles(kind of) that are quite popular in India. These noodles are used to prepare lot of breakfast or snack items(sweet and savoury, both) with the variations in the ingredients depending upon the region and state.

Namkeen Jave (Savoury Vermicelli or Seviyan) are very easy and quick to prepare. This is a no fuss dish and can be adapted a per one’s availability of vegetables.

Ingredients

1 Cup Vermicelli
1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Onions
1-2 Green Chillies
1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Potato
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder optional
1-2 tbsp Desi Ghee/Oil
Salt to taste

Method

* Dry roast Vermicelli till light brown in a pan. Once done take out and transfer to a plate/bowl.

* In the same pan or a different one,heat ghee, add cumin seeds. Once cumin seeds crackle, add onions and finely chopped green chillies.

* Saute till onions are light pink.

* Add finely chopped potatoes and cook till the potatoes are soft. You can add 1-2 tbsp of water to cook potatoes, turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Adjust the spice level when making for kids.

* Once potatoes are done add roasted vermicelli and salt. Mix and add 1.5 cup water.

* Cover the pan and cook on medium flame till water evaporates and jave soft. Press 2-3 strands between the index finger and thumb.

* Take off the flame and keep it covered for 1-2 minutes. Fluff lightly with fork and serve ho, with tomato ketchup or squeeze some lime/lemon juice and chopped onions and enjoy.