Sevai ka Nasta (Vermicelli Snack) with Coconut Chutney
Main Batter
Batter Tempering
Coconut Chutney
Chutney Tempering
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Prepare the Vermicelli Batter Base
In a large bowl, add 1 cup of roasted vermicelli. If your vermicelli is not roasted, dry roast it in a pan for until it turns light golden. Pour 1 cup of yogurt over the vermicelli and mix well. Add 1 cup of water and mix again until combined.
Add Vegetables to the Batter
To the vermicelli mixture, add 1 finely chopped capsicum, 1 grated carrot, and 1 finely chopped onion. Mix all the vegetables thoroughly with the vermicelli and yogurt mixture. Season with salt to taste and mix well. Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for to allow the vermicelli to absorb the liquid and soften.
Prepare the Batter Tempering
While the batter rests, heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a small pan. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds, and 1 teaspoon of urad dal. for a minute until fragrant. Add 2 finely chopped green chilies, 6-7 chopped cashews, and 5-6 curry leaves. Fry for another minute until the cashews are lightly golden and the curry leaves are crisp. Turn off the heat.
Combine Tempering with Batter
After , uncover the vermicelli batter. It should have thickened as the vermicelli absorbed the water. Pour the hot mixture into the vermicelli batter. Add 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander leaves. Mix everything thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
Steam the Vermicelli Snacks
Grease idli plates with a little oil. Fill each idli mold with a spoonful of the prepared vermicelli batter. Meanwhile, heat water in an idli steamer until it boils. Carefully place the filled idli plates into the steamer. Cover the steamer and on high flame for until the snacks are cooked through and firm.
Prepare the Coconut Chutney
While the snacks are , prepare the chutney. In a blender jar, combine 1 small bowl of coconut powder, 1 small bowl of sev, 3 green chilies, 1 inch piece of ginger, 1 teaspoon of whole cumin, salt to taste, 0.5 teaspoon of chaat masala, and 2 tablespoons of yogurt. Add a little water and blend until a smooth, thick paste forms. Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl. Rinse the blender jar with a little water and add it to the chutney, mixing to achieve your desired consistency.
Prepare the Chutney Tempering
For the chutney , heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a small pan. Add 1 teaspoon of urad dal and 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds. until the mustard seeds splutter and the urad dal turns golden. Add 1 dry red chili and 5-6 curry leaves. Fry for a few seconds until fragrant. Pour this hot over the prepared coconut chutney and mix well.
Serve the Steamed Vermicelli Snacks
Once the vermicelli snacks are , turn off the gas and let them cool for a few minutes. Using a spoon, gently remove the cooled snacks from the idli plates and arrange them on a serving platter. Serve hot with the freshly prepared coconut chutney.
Before You Cook
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No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
Variations
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- Add other vegetables like green peasCustomise
Corn, or finely chopped beans to the batter.
- For a spicier snackCustomise
Increase the amount of green chilies in the batter or chutney.
- You can shallow fry thePreparation tip
You can shallow fry the steamed snacks for a crispy texture after steaming.
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