Cookbook-200623-Final-Reduced | Page 27

SIDE DISH Vegan Lemon Rice Vermicelli (Lemon Sevai) Contributed by Sai Abitha Srinivas Research Assistant, MRPIG Servings: 2 Ingredients 125 grams Rice Noodles (Vermicelli) handful of peanuts ( Roasted/unroasted) 2-3 tsp oil (any kind) 1 tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp mustard seeds 1 sprig of curry leaves 1-2 green chilies (as per spice level) 1 lemon Salt, as desired Method 1. Boil water in a pot and cook rice noodles al dente. 2. Drain the water and set the noodles aside. 3. Meanwhile, heat oil in another pan. Add mustard seeds. Once the mustard splatters, add curry leaves and green chilies. 4. Add turmeric power, peanuts and lemon juice. Sauté for 1 minute. 5. Take the mix off the heat and add rice noodles to it. Mix well and add salt as desired. I make this recipe as a quick meal (usually breakfast or lunch) during this work from home time! Especially since my kitchen has turned into my workspace. Photo by Michael Datko 27