COCONUT SEVAI (RICE NOODLES)

Coconut Sevai (Rice Noodles) image

This is one of my favorite easy-to-make Indian recipes. Although I try to make it the best as I can, my grandma is THE BEST at this... the smell of which reminds me of my school days! Please watch out for measurements.. may not be wholly American!

Provided by Vaish

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

14 ounces rice noodles
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon black mustard seed
2 dried red chile peppers, chopped
3 tablespoons brown lentils
4 tablespoons roasted peanuts
¾ cup shredded or flaked coconut
¼ cup water
fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

Place noodles in a medium size pot and add water, just to cover. Add salt and bring to a boil. After boiling 1 to 2 minutes, transfer noodles to a colander and let cold water run through it for about 3 seconds. Drain and set aside.
Heat oil in a wok; when warm add mustard seed, chile peppers and lentils. Stir-fry until lentils start getting light brown, then add peanuts and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Stir in coconut and fry it until light brown; add cooked noodles and 1/4 cup water. Keep stirring all together over heat until well mixed, 10 to 20 seconds. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 423.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g