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Lemon Sevai

Lemon Sevai, also known as Lemon Idiyappam is a zesty South Indian breakfast that brings together soft rice string hoppers (noodles) and lemon juice seasoned with mustard seeds, curry leaves and crunchy peanuts
Course Breakfast
Cuisine South Indian
Keyword 15min, String Hoppers
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 269kcal

Ingredients

  • 200 grams dried rice sevai or you may use 4 cups crumbled fresh sevai/stringhoppers
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon urad dal
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • ¼ cup raw unsalted peanuts
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1-2 green chillies slit
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped coriander leaves
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • If you are using fresh sevai/stringhoppers then just crumble them lightly and keep aside. If using dried sevai then refresh them in hot water or as instructed on the package. Drain and set aside.
  • In a wok or pan heat the coconut oil and add the mustard seeds. When they stop spluttering add the urad dal.
  • Reduce the heat and add the curry leaves and peanuts and fry until the peanuts and urad dal turn golden.
  • Add the chopped onions and green chillies and fry until translucent.
  • Now add the turmeric powder & salt and mix everything well
  • Add the crumbled or drained sevai, lime juice and mix everything well gently, taking care to see that the sevai doesn’t break too much or else it will lose it’s texture.
  • Check the taste and add more salt or lime juice if required
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg