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Kara Sevai Recipe (Lemon Vermicelli)
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Kara Sevai Recipe (Lemon Vermicelli)

A vegetarian Indian recipe with semiya (vermicelli) - cooked, tablespoons fresh coconut - grated, asafoetida (hing). Ready in 30 min, serves 2.

Curated byAarav Mehta🇮🇳

30 minTotal Time15m prep · 15m cook
2Servings
450-600Est. Cost
HardDifficulty
Directions11 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Kara Sevai, firstly make a coarse paste of coconut, green chillies & mustard in a grinder

    tablespoons fresh coconut - grated(2)teaspoons coconut oil(2)fresh coconut(1/2 cup)green chilli(3)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)
  2. 2

    Do not add water while grinding

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a wok/ kadai & temper it with the ingredients that are listed under ‘to temper’ table

  4. 4

    When the dal & peanuts turns golden brown, add in the turmeric powder & asafoetida

    asafoetida (hing)(1/2 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)tablespoons raw peanuts (moongphali)(2)
  5. 5

    Saute this for a second & add in the ground paste

  6. 6

    Roughly saute them & add in the sevai, salt & sugar

    salt - as requiredsugar(1/2 teaspoon)
  7. 7

    Mix them well

  8. 8

    Let them cook them in low flame for 2 mins

  9. 9

    When done, add in coconut oil, coconut, lemon juice & coriander leaves

    tablespoons fresh coconut - grated(2)teaspoons coconut oil(2)teaspoons lemon juice(2)tablespoons coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped(2)fresh coconut(1/2 cup)sprig curry leaves - a sprig of curry leaves
  10. 10

    Mix everything properly and serve hot

  11. 11

    Pack Kara Sevai along with Burani Raita or Tomato Onion Cucumber raita for your Lunch box

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

850 kcal
Protein13.2g
Carbs43.3g
Fat70.8g
Fiber8.9g

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