20 mins

Lemon Sevai
Ingredients for Lemon Sevai
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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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