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Flax seed & Pepper Sevai/Rice Noodles

By Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen - Wednesday, March 05, 2014

A super healthy twist for our regular sevai or rice noodles with pepper and flax seeds. The podi can be mixed and matched with other ingredients too. You can even add a tbsp of coconut or even white sesame seeds. The spice powder can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator to make this snack quick. Kuttu prefers this sevai with some yogurt, whereas the lil one haves it as such.
Ingredients
1 Packet Instant Sevai Mix
Salt to taste
fresh coriander for garnishing

To roast n grind
2 tsp peppercorns
2 sprigs curry leaves
1 tsp urad dal
1 tsp tsp flax seeds 
1/2 tsp groundnuts/peanuts
1 red chili
Tempering
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp hing
1 tsp chana dal
1 tbsp almond silvers
2 sprigs of curry leaves
Method
  • Cook sevai according to packet instructions. I bought concord brand sevai, according to pack instructions, we need to boil 3 measures of water for 1 measure of sevai. When the water begins to boil, add the sevai and cook for 3-4 minutes. Take it off the stove, drain it in a colander and add a tsp of oil to the sevai. 
  • Take care not to cook the sevai for long only 3-4 minutes on the stove, or else you will end up with mushy goo!!!
  • While the sevai is draining, let us prepare the Flaxseed n pepper powder. Dry roast the ingredients given under "Roast n grind" one by one. Let it cool for 5 minutes. Take it in a mixer or coffee grinder and powder it. I usually make a little extra of this powder/podi and store it in the refrigerator and use it make mixed rice too.
  • Now, heat oil given under "Tempering"  in a wide pan, splutter mustard seeds, add hing, chana dal, almond silvers and curry leaves. Saute for a minute or two until the dal and almonds change color. Add the drained sevai to this and toss well.
  • Add half the ground powder/podi to this and mix thoroughly to coat the sevai. Adjust salt and taste check, if you feel like adding some more podi for the flavor, add another tsp of it and give a good mix. I added 3/4th of the ground powder to the sevai
  • Let it sit on the heat for another 2 mintues for the flavors to mingle. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with yogurt or chips. 
Sending this to Kids Delight - After school snacks, happening @ +Nivedhanams Sowmya  space, an event by +Srivalli Jetti .
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22 comments

  1. Manjula BharathMarch 6, 2014 at 6:44 AM

    wow very different and healthy sevai :) looks fantastic !! very flavorful podi dear !!

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  2. Varadas KitchenMarch 6, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    Spicy Sevai! I had no idea you get instant sevai packets, learnt something new.

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  3. AparnaRajeshkumarMarch 6, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    thats a healthy way. superb.

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  4. Saraswathi TharagaramMarch 6, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    melagu sevai looks awesome!! love to taste some..

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  5. Priya RanjitMarch 6, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    very healthy aval sevai :) looks superb and love your clicks very natural

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  6. nandoos KitchenMarch 6, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    spicy sevai. Liked the addition of flaxseeds. Makes it more healthy

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  7. Priya SureshMarch 6, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Wat a healthy idea, pepper and flax seed rice noodles is just inviting me..

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  8. prethika skmMarch 6, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    healthy recipe and awesome click

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  9. Harini-Jaya RMarch 6, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    Very interesting addition of flax!!

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  10. divyaMarch 6, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    looks amazing.....so tempting...gorgeous clicks..

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  11. Pavani NMarch 6, 2014 at 11:11 PM

    That spice powder sounds interesting and so flavorful. Sevai looks delicious.

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  12. sushmaMarch 7, 2014 at 2:18 AM

    Wow nice and healthy

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  13. Sreevalli EMarch 7, 2014 at 5:42 AM

    Interesting flavors.. Sure the like & would have tasted flavorful.

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  14. Vidhya IyerMarch 7, 2014 at 5:47 AM

    Very healthy Sevai. Like the idea of adding black pepper in this...looks delicious

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  15. Briju ParthasarathyMarch 7, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Thanks for different and very healthy Sevai recipe.

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  16. Mrs.Mano SaminathanMarch 8, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    A very nice idea to add flax seeds in the sevai! hEALTHY AND DELICIOUS!!

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  17. Mrs.Mano SaminathanMarch 8, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    A very nice idea to add flax seeds in the sevai! Healthy and delicious!!

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  18. Pallavi PuraniMarch 10, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    This can be a lovely breakfast. Beautiful :)

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  19. Sapana BehlMarch 11, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    A very healthy dish , must try for me !

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  20. Ruchi InduMarch 11, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    very healthy sevai.... bookmarked...beautiful clicks

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  21. Chef MireilleMarch 12, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    what a flavorful and healthy podi

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  22. SrivalliMay 6, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    What an interesting snack Priya..I haven't used flax seed much other than baking..this surely makes me want to try it out..

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Thanks a Lot for taking your time out and Visiting my Kitchen!!!!! Your Valuable Comments keep me going!!! Feel free to ask your doubts , i will definitely try reply you back. Good Day!!!