Tamarind Vermicelli

Another variation of semia, tamarind vermicelli or semia, emphasises the tamarind’s sour flavour. It is prepared by frying mustard, curry leaves, and chilies in a small amount of oil before adding tamarind water. The Semia is added to the boiling water either in its roasted or unroasted form and boiled until tender. The tamarind water required for the dish can be created from scratch by soaking some tamarind in hot water, or it can be purchased in packaged form.