School Lunchbox for kiddo
is a medley of Idli, combo meals, Rotis-Parathas, sandwiches. But sometimes its also
quick dishes that can be made in a jiffy, especially on rushed mornings. As she
loves tarty dishes, this is a quick Lemony Nutty Sevai (vermicelli) that is
prepared with a combo of powdered peanuts & finished with Lemon juice. Can
be prepared in 10 mins flat, and doesn’t need any accompaniment except perhaps
some potato wafers.
After the combo mealsPalak Theplas-Alu Bhaji, Arisi Paruppu Saadam sent the last two days to Blogging Marathon # 24 under Healthy
Lunchbox Ideas, this is another item to that stable.
Savoury Vermicilli
with Lemon & Peanut dressing.
Prep time – 10 mins |
Cook time – 10 mins | Serves – 2
Difficulty level :
Easy | Spice Level : Mild
Ingredients:
- Roasted Vermicelli –
1 cup (or roast the broken raw vermicelli in 1 teaspoon of ghee/ oil till it turns
slightly brown) - Oil – 2 TBSP
- Peanuts – two
handfuls - Tempering : Mustard
seeds, curry leaves, Urad dal (split black gram – 1 tsp) - Turmeric – a generous
pinch - Green chillies – 1 or
2 (optional if made for kids) - Onions – 1 (finely
minced) - Salt – to taste
- Lemon juice – 1 TBSP
Method:
Dry roast the
peanuts. Leaving aside a few for garnish, coarsely powder the rest.
Put 3 cups of water
to boil. When it comes to a rolling boil, add ½ teaspoon of oil and a pinch of salt
and tip in the roasted vermicelli. Cook for 4 – 6 mins till done (This is the proportion
I use to cook the vermicelli – you may follow the instructions on the pack.If
using Rice Vermicelli instead of the wheat based ones, the timings may vary).
Either way, boil till
cooked, transfer to a colander / sieve
and run cold water over it for 1 min. Using a fork, fluff till it is separate –
you don’t want a lumpy mass.
In a non stick pan,
heat the rest of the oil. Splutter the
mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves & chillies (if using). Once the dal turns
brown, add the minced onions and sauté till they turn pinkish brown, about 2
mins.
Then add turmeric,
salt and peanuts. Saute them and add the fluffed vermicelli. Toss for 1-2 mins
on low flame. Now add the peanut powder and mix vigorously.
Turn off stove. Finish
with coriander leaves, lemon juice.
Serve as it is or
with potato wafersJ
My World My Home says
Nice idea...will try this for my daughter... 🙂
Helen
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runnergirlinthekitchen.blogspot.com says
Those groundnuts are looking so tempting!
Manju says
Looks tempting.
Priya Suresh says
Such a droolworthy dish, cant ask more..
Chef Mireille says
I love this - and so quick and easy - this is such a great recipe I can't wait to try it!
Archana says
This is my favourite.
Priya Sreeram says
good one kalyani; hope u r doing good and the kids are fine. my love to both
Nalini's Kitchen says
delicious one,my kiddo loves a lot...
Nalini's Kitchen says
delicious one,my kiddo loves a lot...
Rajani S says
It so colorful, that's the first thing that kids notice. Looks really nice.
The Pumpkin Farm says
loved the clicks Kalyani, bowl looks absolutely mothwatering
Pavani says
My son's favorite dish especially with peanuts. Unfortunately one of his classmate has peanut allergy, so can't send this for lunch, he has enjoy this only at home.
preeti garg says
Awesome recipe for kids lunch box
pepper bowl says
Nice and long...Perfectly done vermicilli...must be very delicious too...
Srivalli says
I am sure my kids would love this!..looks so good Kalyani..