The Podi sevai recipe is something that I turn to when I want to quick breakfast or dinner. Also, it gets handy to have freshly pressed Sevai[Rice Noodles] available nearby and when there are no vegetables or things that can be added to sevai, this podi savai surely turns into a savior.
There are plenty of versions of Sevai varieties on the blog if you are looking for an easy breezy yet flavorful meal. These ideas will make your meal planning a lot easier
- Masala Sevai
- Morekuzhambu Sevai
- Poondu [Garlic] Sevai
- Lemon Sevai
- Vegetable Sevai
- Carrot Tomato Sevai
- Carrot Sevai
- Vegetable Lentil Sevai
- Ellu [Sesame ] Sevai
The kids too love all these Sevai varieties and a couple of days back I tried this Podi Sevai Recipe to see if it will work out and fit into our breakfast / Dinner repertoire. And it did! So this recipe is kids approves!
All you need is a few teaspoons of your favorite podi [spice mix] and you will have a tasty and filling quick meal! The dish tastes best when served piping hot. It goes well with coconut chutney / Tomato onion chutney and even a bowl of plain curd will be an apt side.
You can use your regular Idli milagai podi or this Kollu Karuveppilai podi , Drumstick leaves Podi , Pumpkin seeds powder or the simple Milagai podi made with black urad dal.
Let’s see how to make this Podi Sevai Recipe
Easy Breakfast / Dinner idea using fresh Rice noodles
- 200 grams Freshly pressed Sevai / Rice noodles
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds / Jeera
- 1 tsp Channa Dal
- 1/2 tsp Urad dal
- A few Curry leaves
- 2 no.s Red Chili , broken
- 2 tsp Roasted Groundnuts
- 1 no. Onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp Idli Milagai Podi . adjust to taste
- Salt to taste
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Heat oil in a pan
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Add mustard,cumin,channa dal, urad dal , curry leaves and saute till the mustard crackle and the dal turns brown
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Put in the curry leaves, red chilli, roasted ground nut and fry for a few seconds
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Add the onion and saute till translucent
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Put in the rice noodles, salt, and podi and mix everything gently. Keep the flame on low /sim
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Remove from pan
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Serve hot with a side of your choice.
This recipe is Blogging Marathon #142, Week 2, Day 2, with the theme, Easy Dinner Ideas
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So convenient to have some podi in hand to make this quick podi sevai. I made some for lunch today as it was just me and my husband and we both loved it.
Superb pj ! Our idly podi is such a life saver! Love the addition of podi to sevai! Quick and simple meal!
Wow you have so many sevai rice varieties. I got side tracked and started checking out those. Thanks for compiling and sharing the links. The podi sevai is also so yum and a quick recipe for sure.