READY IN
20 mins
20 mins

Lemon Sevai
Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
Ingredients for Lemon Sevai
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If you want to know more about Indian ingredients, check our Indian Spices and our Indian Pulses, Rice and Seeds pages.
If you want to know more about Indian ingredients, check our Indian Spices and our Indian Pulses, Rice and Seeds pages.



Currently displaying quantities in US Imperial Measurements
to serve 4:
2 pints
water
12 oz
rice noodles (rice vermicelli)
salt
2 tablespoons
vegetable oil
1¼ teaspoons
mustard
1½ teaspoons
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
gram dhal
1 teaspoon
black gram dhal
5 - 6
curry leaves
2 medium-sized
green chillies
1 pinch
asafoetida (giant fennel)
1 pinch
turmeric powder
½
lemon
fresh coriander leaves (to garnish)
How to Cook Lemon Sevai
- Place the water in a thick bottomed pan and bring it to the boil. Add the rice noodles (rice vermicelli) along with a large pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Initially the noodles will sink to the bottom, but once they are completely cooked they will rise to the top (about 5-6 minutes). Drain the hot water and add cold water, so that the vermicelli will not be stick together. Set aside.
- In another thick bottomed pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, gram dal and black gram dal. When the dal turns golden brown add the curry leaves, green chillis, asafoetida and turmeric powder and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Drain the noodles and add to the mix. Stir well and remove from the heat. Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon and season with salt according to taste. Mix well and serve hot garnishing your Lemon Sevai with fresh coriander leaves.

Asafoetida has a pungent, unpleasant smell when raw, but in cooked dishes, it delivers a smooth flavour, reminiscent of leeks. This spice is used as a digestive aid, in food as a condiment, and in pickles. It typically works as a flavour enhancer and, used along with turmeric, is a standard component of Indian cuisine.
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