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Lemon Sevai Recipe

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Lemon sevai or lemon idiyappam is an easy South Indian breakfast recipe made with pre-made idiyappam, lemon, and flavoured with green chillies.
5 from 12 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups crushed sevai prepared idiyappam
  • 2 tsp Indian sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 2 tbsp chopped cashew nuts
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1-2 green chillies chopped
  • A few curry leaves
  • A pinch of hing asafoetida
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the idiyappam and let it cool completely. You can also use pre-made or store-bought idiyappam. Crush with your fingertips into smaller broken 'noodles'. Measure out 4 cups and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tsp oil and add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds.
  • When they pop, add the broken cashew nuts. Roast until golden brown.
  • Then add the grated ginger, green chillies, and curry leaves. Saute until the ginger turns fragrant and the chillies turn softer - about 1 minute
  • Now add turmeric powder, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the sevai or idiyappam
  • Mix well and make sure the flavours are balanced well. Adjust salt or lemon juice as required. You can also add a pinch of sugar
  • Serve warm with coconut chutney

Notes

  • You can use peanuts instead of cashew nuts
  • Garnish with coriander leaves if you have some handy
  • The green chillies can be replaced with dry red chillies torn into pieces
  • You can use lime or lemon for tangy-ness but Indian lime tastes the best
  • A pinch of sugar can be added, this is purely optional
  • Some split urad dal can be added along with the cashew nuts and roasted, gives a nice toasty flavour to the lemon sevai
Keyword lemon idiyappam, lemon sevai