Vermicelli Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup vermicelli
• 1 onion, finely sliced
• 1 inch fresh ginger, finely cut
• 2 garlic cloves, finely cut
• 5 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1/2 carrot, sliced
• 4 tablespoons green peas
• 10 beans, cut into 1-inchpieces
• 10 small cauliflower florets
• 1 teaspoon pilaf masala
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons oil

For garnishing

• 5 cashews, chopped and fried in ghee
• 1 onion, finely sliced and fried in ghee till golden brown
• salt, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Fry vermicelli in oil until golden brown.Keep it aside.

2. 2

   Heat 1tbsp oil in a wok and saute ginger and garlic.

3. 3

   Add green chillies and onions.fry till onions turn golden brown.

4. 4

   Add vegetables and salt,cook till the vegetables are soft.

5. 5

   Add the pilaf masala,lemon juice and 2cups of water.

6. 6

   When the water begins to boil,add vermicelli.

7. 7

   Cook for 8-10mins or till the vermicelli is soft and all the water is absorbed.

8. 8

   Garnish with cashewnuts and fried onions.