NOODLES : VERMICELLI

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Masala Shaavige Baath is ideal for brunch and is loaded with veggies. Shaavige (Vermicelli) is a type of dry thin and short noodles made of Durham wheat found in the Indian stores, either in roasted or non-roasted form. Include varieties of noodles : vermicelli in your daily meal.

Time Taken: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Vegan: Yes

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Ingredients:

• Shaavige roasted (vermicelli) - 2 cups
• Quinoa - 4 tsp
• Green Chilies - 4
• Red pepper - 1/2
• Green pepper - 1/2
• Yellow pepper - 1/2
• Spinach - 2 cups
• Green Beans - 12
• Carrots - 1/2
• Red Chilies - 4
• Coriander seeds - 1 tsp
• Cumin - 1/2 tsp
• Black Pepper crushed - 1 tsp
• Salt - 1 tsp or to taste
• Olive Oil - 2 tsp
• Water - 6 cups

How to Make:

• Measure shaavige and keep aside.
• Dice all the veggies to bite size and keep aside.
• Use a pan, add 2 tsp of olive oil, add cumin, red chilies, coriander seeds. Roast 3 mins and dry powder it.
• Use the same pan, add another 2 tsp of olive oil, green chilies,  dices veggies and sauté it for 5 mins.
• In another pan, keep 6 cups of water for boiling.
• Add 4.5 cups of boiling water to the sautéed veggies and give a quick stir.
• Add the roasted shaavige, quinoa, salt, crushed black pepper.
• Mix well and cook on low flame for 10 mins, or until cooked.
• Add more water if it is too dry and cook another 5 mins.
• Transfer it to a serving bowl.
• Serve hot masala shaavige Baath with corn raita and finish with masala chai tea.

Vermicelli nest is quick to make and ideal to serve Easter candies

Time Taken: 5 mins

Servings: 2

Vegan: Yes

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Ingredients:

• Roasted Vermicelli - 1 cup
• Candies - 4
• Water - 1/5 cup

How to Make:

• Add water to roasted vermicelli.
• Mix it lightly,
• Transfer it to a serving bowl and press to shape it like a bowl.
• Keep it to dry.
• Fill with candies and serve. 

Spicy Bean Noodles give the much needed protein in the form of black bean, and makes a delicious meal with added veggies. 

Time Taken: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Vegan: Yes

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Ingredients:

• Bean Noodles - 3 cups
• Green Chilies - 2
• Red pepper flakes - 1/4 tsp
• Green pepper - 1/2
• Red Bell Pepper - 1 
• Yellow Bell Pepper - 1/2
• Onions - 2
• Carrots - 1/2
• Cherry Tomatoes - 12
• Olive oil - 4 tsp
• Black Pepper powder - 1 tsp
• Salt - 1 tsp or to taste
• Water - 5 cups

How to Make:

• Grab a few handful of bean noodles, and lightly crush.
• Boil 5 cups of water and add noodles.
• Let it boil 3 mins, give a quick stir and drain excess water and keep aside.
• Chop and slice all the veggies to bite size and keep aside.
• Use a pan, add 2 tsp of olive oil, chopped green chilies, pepper flakes, onions, and sauté for about 2 mins.
• Add sliced peppers, carrots, tomatoes and sauté it for 5 mins.
• Add the boiled bean noodles salt, crushed black pepper.
• Mix lightly and cook on low flame for 5 mins, or until cooked.
• Add another 2 tsp oil if it is too dry and cook another 1 min.
• Transfer it to a serving bowl.
• Serve with smoothie or masala chai tea. 

Lemon Vermicelli is loaded with flavorful fresh lemon and is ideal as an anytime meal.

Time Taken: 25 mins

Servings: 2

Vegan: Yes

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Ingredients:

• Rice Noodles - 1 cup
• Green Chilies - 2
• Red Bell Pepper - 1/4 
• Green Peas - 2 tsp
• Carrots - 1
• Olive oil - 4 tsp
• Black Pepper powder - 1 tsp
• Salt - 1 tsp or to taste
• Lemon juice 4 tsp
• Water - 2 cups

How to Make:

• Measure Rice noodles.
• In a pan keep 2 cups of water to boil.
• Add the noodles and turn off the flame.
• Let the noodles sit in hot water for 2 mins.
• Run cold tap water and strain the water completely. 
• Keep aside and allow it to cool.
• Chop and slice all the veggies to thin and long slices.
• Use a pan, add 4 tsp of olive oil, green chilies. Roast 3 mins.
• Add sliced veggies and sauté it for 5 mins.
• Add black pepper powder, salt and lemon juice.
• Add the cooked and cooled noodles and toss it lightly.
• Cook on low flame for 5 mins, and switch off the flame..
• Close a lid on the pan and keep it for 5 mins allowing the spices to soak in.
• Transfer it to a serving bowl.
• Serve with chips of your choice.