Steps for preparation

  • Soak the foxtail millet vermicelli(1 pack) in water for 1 minute.
  • After one minute gentle squeeze it using hands and steam it either using idli pan or pressure cooker.
  • Remove it from cooker/Idli pan, spread it on a plate, sprinkle some oil and let it cool down.
  • Meanwhile heat oil in a pan, add mustard and urad dal.
  • When mustard starts spluttering, add the slit chillies and chopped onion.
  • Stir it well untill the onion becomes translucent.
  • Add salt and turmeric and give it a stir.
  • Now add the cooked and cooled vermicelli and stir it gently.
  • Squeeze (1/2 lemon) and adjust salt and stir it again gently.
  • Tasty Foxtail millet vermicelli is ready.