Low Sodium Lemon Sevai
Brighten your day with the vibrant flavors of Low Sodium Lemon Sevai, a quick and healthy spin on the traditional South Indian dish. Made with tender rice vermicelli, aromatic tempering of mustard seeds, dals, fresh curry leaves, and green chilies, this recipe is infused with the tangy zing of fresh lemon juice and a hint of turmeric. Packed with roasted unsalted peanuts for crunch and garnished with fragrant coriander leaves, this dish is perfect for those seeking a low-sodium yet flavorful meal option. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a light, refreshing, and satisfying meal ideal for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. A must-try for lovers of wholesome Indian recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Rice vermicelli
- 1 litre Water
- 2 tablespoons Oil (preferably vegetable or sunflower oil)
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Split urad dal
- 1 teaspoon Chana dal
- 2 units Green chilies, finely chopped
- 10 leaves Curry leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 50 grams Roasted peanuts, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves, chopped
Instructions
1. In a large saucepan, bring 1 litre of water to a rolling boil. Add the rice vermicelli and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until soft. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
3. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter. Then, add split urad dal and chana dal. Fry until they turn golden brown.
4. Add the chopped green chilies and curry leaves. Stir-fry for a minute to release their aroma.
5. Reduce the heat to low and add turmeric powder. Mix well to ensure the turmeric is evenly distributed.
6. Add the drained vermicelli to the pan and mix gently to coat the sevai with the tempered spices.
7. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and mix everything well. Taste and adjust the ingredients as needed, considering the low sodium requirement.
8. Add roasted peanuts to the mixture and toss to combine.
9. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
10. Serve immediately. Enjoy your low sodium lemon sevai as a tasty and healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.8 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 542 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.5 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 670 mg | 14% | |
*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.
