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Recipe · Breakfast · by Monika Verma, Kidney Warriors Foundation (Facilitated by Babita Hazarika and Moumita Roychowdhury, Consultant Dieticians)

Vermicelli (Seviyan) Upma

Suitable for non-dialysis, dialysis and post-transplant. Diabetics in smaller portions — could raise sugar.

CKD (non-dialysis)On dialysisPost-transplantDiabetic25

Per serving

1 serving (70-80 g)

Safe for your stage

Phosphorus160 mg
Potassium171 mg
Sodium27 mg
Protein9 g
Energy250 kcal

Sodium in salt is not included in the above calculation

Ingredients

  • Wheat vermicelli (seviyan, chopped)150 g · 1 1/2 medium cups
  • Urad dal5 g · 1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds2.5 g · 1/2 tsp
  • Chopped onions50 g · 1 medium
  • Curry leaves5 g · 8-10 leaves
  • Oil15 g · 1 tbsp
  • Green chilly10 g · 2-3
  • Carrot50 g · 1 small
  • Tomato50 g · 1 small
  • Ginger (chopped)2.5 g · 1/2 tsp
  • Lemon juice10 g · 2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder1 g · a pinch

Method

  1. 1Heat 1 tsp oil in a non-stick pan, add the vermicelli and roast till golden brown. Remove and keep aside.
  2. 2Boil 2 cups of water; add the vermicelli, strain when cooked and keep aside.
  3. 3Heat remaining oil in another pan and add urad dal and mustard seeds.
  4. 4When mustard seeds crackle, add onions, green chillies, grated ginger and curry leaves and saute till onions are translucent.
  5. 5Add tomatoes; when tender, add turmeric powder and salt.
  6. 6Add the carrots and enough water to cook till tender. Cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7Add the vermicelli and toss well.
  8. 8Optionally, add lemon juice before serving.

Sources

  • KWF · Proprietary-with-permission · id kwf_vermicelli_upma