Semiya Upma - Taste Spread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vermicelli (semiya)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, chopped
• 1 small carrot, diced
• 1 small potato, diced
• 3 green chilies, slit lengthwise
• 1/2 inch ginger, finely chopped
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• 1 tsp oil
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups water
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish (optional)