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Homemade Lemon Sevai Recipe - Lemon Idiyappam Recipe
South Indian RecipesBreakfastVegetarian

Homemade Lemon Sevai Recipe - Lemon Idiyappam Recipe

A vegetarian South Indian Recipes recipe with idli rice, lemon juice - from lemons, turmeric powder (haldi). Ready in 2h 40m, serves 2.

Curated byAditi Iyer🇮🇳

Calories
550kcal
Estimated Cost
250-400
Carbs65g
Protein40g
Fats15g
Servings Scaler
2

Instructions

25 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making Lemon Sevai/ Idiyappam Recipe, first wash and soak the rice in water, such that the rice is completely immersed in water

    idli rice(2 cups)lemon juice - from lemons(2)
  2. 2

    Let it soak for about 2 hours

  3. 3

    Transfer to a mixer and grind to get a smooth paste

  4. 4

    It must be of semi-thick pouring consistency and not of a liquid consistency

  5. 5

    The next step is to make the steamed dumplings/ idli and then the make the idiyappam / sevai in the sevai maker

    idli rice(2 cups)
  6. 6

    Place the sevai/ idiyappam batter in greased idli molds and steam for 10 minutes

    idli rice(2 cups)
  7. 7

    Once the rice idlis are steamed we will make the sevai

    idli rice(2 cups)
  8. 8

    The batter will begin to leave the sides of the pan and will form a thick shiny big ball of dough

  9. 9

    This process will take about 15 to 20 minutes

  10. 10

    The next step is the press the hot idlis in the sevai/ idiyappam maker or the sevai maker or a press, also called as sevai nazhi

    idli rice(2 cups)
  11. 11

    This is the most crucial stage

  12. 12

    The idlis should be hot when you press to make the noodles

    idli rice(2 cups)
  13. 13

    If it turns cold you will not be able to press the dumplings to get the noodles

  14. 14

    Proceed to hot press one at a time by turns the wheels of the sevai nazhi to get the uber soft noodles

  15. 15

    Continue till you are done with all the sevai idli

    idli rice(2 cups)
  16. 16

    Transfer the sevai to a large bowl as and when you finish

  17. 17

    You sevai is now ready to be flavoured or eaten

  18. 18

    The final step is to make the Lemon Sevai Recipe

    lemon juice - from lemons(2)
  19. 19

    Heat a kadai and add the oil

  20. 20

    Add the mustard and allow it to crackle

    mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)
  21. 21

    Add the green chillies, ginger, peanuts, curry leaves and saute for a few seconds

    roasted peanuts (moongphali)(1/4 cup)green chillies - finely chopped(2)sprig curry leaves(2)inch ginger - finely chopped(2)
  22. 22

    Now add the turmeric powder and the steamed rice sevai/idiyappam and give the Lemon Sevai a quick stir

    idli rice(2 cups)lemon juice - from lemons(2)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)
  23. 23

    Now add the lemon juice and stir until combined well

    lemon juice - from lemons(2)
  24. 24

    Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste for the Lemon Sevai/ Idiyappam

    lemon juice - from lemons(2)
  25. 25

    Serve the Lemon Sevai for breakfast, a teatime snack or even for dinner along with Coconut Chutney or Mor Kuzhambu

    lemon juice - from lemons(2)

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