Vegatable sevai is indian version of vegetable noodles and tastes as good as the other one. Seasonal Vegetables like cauliflower, peas, carrots, potatoes and capsicum which are used in chinese and pulav are used in noodles too to make it tastier and richer.
Ingredients:
10-15 string hoppers
2 small potatoes-cut into small cubes
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp oil
1 large onion-quartered and sliced
3 green chillies- sliced fine
1sprig curry leaves
1 inch piece cinnamon stick
3 cloves
4-5 pieces of cauliflower broken into small flowerets
1 carrot- chopped fine
1/2 cup cabbage- chopped fine
1 leek- white part chopped fine
1 tsp finely chopped ginger
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin seeds
To be ground together (or equivalent of powders to be mixed together) 1 tsp black pepper
Optional: 2 eggs, beaten lightly with pepper and salt to taste .
Method:
- Rub potato cubes with chilli powder, turmeric and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Set aside for 10-15 minutes.
- Break up the string hoppers into small pieces.
- Heat oil in a pan. Fry potato cubes till almost cooked.
- Add sliced onions. When transparent add green chillies, curry leaves, cinnamon and cloves.
- Saute till onions turn golden brown.
- Add cauliflower, carrot, cabbage and leek. Add remaining salt and the chopped ginger. Cook till tender.
- Add string hoppers. Mix thoroughly .
- If egg is to be added, fry them in another pan.
- Remove when cooked. Break up fried egg with a spatula.
- Add to string hoppers. Mix well.
- Add ground aromatic spices.
- Mix well and remove from stove.
- Add more salt if necessary.
Making Time: 30 minutes.
Serves: 2 persons.
Shelflife: Best fresh.
Note: Vegetables of choice can be added. Add salt considering both sevai and vegetables.
Click here to know all about Tamil Nadu cuisines- Introduction To Tamil Nadu Cuisines And Recipes.
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