Coconut Sevai (Rice Noodles)

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

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!

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Coconut Sevai (Rice Noodles)

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

Mexican Tomato-Flavored Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Nutritional Information

Coconut Sevai (Rice Noodles)

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 370.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.2g 11%

Carbohydrates: 48.1g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 5.4g 22%

Sugars: 1.4g

Fat: 17.9g 28%

Saturated Fat: 8.2g 41%

Vitamin A Iu: 48.9IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.1mg 16%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 42mcg 11%

Calcium: 18.5mg 2%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 31.6mg 11%

Potassium: 168.5mg 5%

Sodium: 423.8mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 160.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.