200 gms vermicelli
40 gms tamarind, soaked in hot water
50 ml oil
1 bunch curry leaves
6 green chilies, chopped
50 gms groundnuts
1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds)
1 tsp mustard
2 tsp chana dal
2 tsp urad dal
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 red chilies
Salt to taste
A pinch of asafoetida

Vermicelli Pulihora

1. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. When they splutter, add red chilies, urad dal, chana dal, curry leaves and fry for a minute.
2. Also add groundnuts, green chilies, turmeric and asafoetida. Fry for a minute and add tamarind pulp and little water.
3. When the water is boiling, add vermicelli and salt; mix well and allow to cook until the vermicelli is tender.
4. Remove and serve hot.
   Serves: 2 - 4
   Preparation time: 20 minutes