The V Tiffin

Welcome to A to Z of tiffin ideas with me. I am trying to give A to Z suggestions for lunch box woes and today is Day 22 with letter V. So Let’s pack the V tiffin.

Vermicelli upma

Varkey

veggie stuffed paratha

Veggie idli

Veggie Burger

vada pav

vadai

I m staying in Nilgiris and Ooty varkey is my kids all time favorite snack with or without milk so I often pack it in Tiffin. You get them in any bakery shop.

   

For Vermicilli/ Semiya Upma Recipe

ingredients

• Vermicelli/ Semiya 1 Cup
• Onion 1 Medium Sized finely chopped
• Potato 1 Medium Sized finely chopped
• Tomatoes 1 Small  finely chopped
• Green Chillies 2-3 finely chopped
• Water 2 Cups
• Mustard Seeds (Rai) 1 Teaspoon
• 8-10 Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta)
• Urad Dal (Split & Skinned Black Lentil) 1 Tsp
• Turmeric Powder (Haldi) 1/2 Tsp
• Red Chilli Powder 1/2 Tsp
• Salt to taste
• Lemon Juice 1 Teaspoon
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Coriander Leaves
• 1 Tbsp Oil and 1 tbsp ghee for frying vermicelli

Method

• Firstly, Add the vermicelli noodles to a pan along with 1 tablespoon of Ghee (Clarified Butter) and Fry it on low heat for 3-4 minutes till it turns light golden brown in color.
• Removing the pan from the heat and let it cool
• Heat oil in another pan and add Mustard Seeds (Rai) to it.  When the Rai starts to crackle, add Urad Dal. Fry till the dal becomes golden in color.
• Then add the curry leaves. Fry them for a few seconds.
• Time to add finely chopped onions and green chilies. Let them cook for a minute.
• Now add finely chopped pieces of potatoes. Fry them till they are almost soft.
• Next, Add Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder (Haldi) and Salt (as per taste).
• Furthermore, Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook till the raw smell of tomatoes is gone.
• Finally, add 1 cup of water to the pan and bring it to a boil.
• Lastly, Add the roasted Semiya (Vermicelli) to the water.
• Turn the heat to low. Stir till almost all the water is dried up and soaked by the vermicelli.
• Turn off the heat and cover the pan. Let it sit for 8-10 minutes.

For Veggie/ beetroot idli refer my “I” Tiffin post

Vegetable Stuffed Paranthas is one way your kids will definitely eat those vegetables