Dairy-Free Lemon Sevai
Brighten up your mealtime with Dairy-Free Lemon Sevai, a light and zingy South Indian rice noodle dish that's perfect for a quick, flavorful meal. This vegan recipe combines tender rice sevai with aromatic spices like mustard seeds, curry leaves, and turmeric, creating a vibrant base that's elevated with fresh lemon juice, roasted peanuts, and cilantro. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free dish is ideal for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. The addition of chilies ensures a subtle kick of heat while remaining balanced and refreshing. Serve this wholesome dish on its own or pair it with a vegetable side for a complete meal that's as healthy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams rice sevai (rice noodles)
- 1000 milliliters water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon urad dal (split black gram)
- 1 teaspoon chana dal (split Bengal gram)
- 2 dried red chilies
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 10 leaves curry leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons peanuts, roasted
Instructions
Bring 1000 milliliters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the rice sevai and cook according to the package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Add 1 teaspoon of urad dal and 1 teaspoon of chana dal to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until they turn golden brown.
Break 2 dried red chilies into halves and add them to the pan along with 2 finely chopped green chilies and 10 curry leaves. Sauté for another minute.
Add 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder to the pan and mix well.
Add the cooked sevai, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the pan. Toss everything gently to combine, ensuring the sevai is coated evenly.
Turn off the heat, add 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro and 2 tablespoons of roasted peanuts. Mix well.
Serve warm, garnished with additional cilantro or lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
841 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.3 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2432 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.8 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.1 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1005 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
