LIME-FLAVORED RICE NOODLES WITH CASHEWS
This is often considered picnic food in Tamilian households all across India. These southeaster natives make fresh rice noodles (sevai) to take on picnics and long road trips. In a laboriously precise process, hand-cranked noodle machines yield strands that melt in your mouth. NOTE: Rice noodles are found in Asian grocery stores and some large supermarkets. If you cannot find fresh rice noodles for this recipe, the flavors and textures of dried cooked noodles are quite similar to the "real deal". Do not overcook rice noodles because they will become mushy. I did it the first time I made them. Not good! Immediately drain noodles in a colander, and run cold water through them to stop the cooking process. Per chef #672818's kind review, I double-checked my Betty Crocker's Indian Home Cooking cookbook where I got this and it's precisely how the recipe's written. I have paid close attention to the split pea cook time and resulting texture: First, keep in mind that chana dal (yellow split lentils) are much smaller than your standard green "split pea" and will therefore cook much faster. Even so, making the recipe as indicated yields crunchy, but perfectly edible lentils. If you want them softer, you can soak them for an hour or so first, then drain well. Also, heating the leftovers the next day will give you the same result as I found out. ;)
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; remove from heat.
- Add fresh noodles; soak 30 seconds (do not soak longer). Drain; rinse with cold water. If using dried noodles, cook according to package directions. Set aside.
- Heat oil and mustard seeds in wok or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Once seeds begin to pop, cover wok and wait until popping stops.
- Add asafetida, if using, yellow split peas and cashews; stir-fry about 1 minute or until peas and cashews are golden brown.
- Add remaining ingredients and cooked rice noodles; toss 1-2 minutes or until noodles are heated.
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Esmerelda Swanepoel
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less brown sugar. Otherwise, it was a good recipe. The lime flavor was refreshing and the cashews added a nice crunch. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly.
Hassan M Umar
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less soy sauce. Otherwise, it was a good recipe. The lime flavor was refreshing and the cashews added a nice crunch. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly.
Diya Jan
[email protected]This dish was very easy to make and turned out delicious! The lime flavor was refreshing and the cashews added a nice crunch. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which made the dish more filling and nutritious. I would definitely recommend t
Baqir Cricket
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The lime flavor really shines through and the cashews add a nice crunch. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a hit with my family. Will definit
HOORIA ANJUM
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the textures were perfect. The lime flavor was refreshing and the cashews added a nice crunch. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Kafil
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with more lime juice and chili peppers. Otherwise, it was a good recipe. The cashews added a nice crunch and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Suvash Sada
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less chili peppers. Otherwise, it was a good recipe. The lime flavor was refreshing and the cashews added a nice crunch. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly.
Harold Pierson
[email protected]This dish was really easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The lime flavor really shines through and the cashews add a nice crunch. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a hit with my family. Will
Patrick Robichaud
[email protected]This dish was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The lime flavor was refreshing and the cashews added a nice crunch. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which made the dish more filling and nutritious. I would defini
joshua kilyobas
[email protected]This dish was just okay. The lime flavor was a bit too subtle for me and the cashews were a bit too crunchy. I also found the rice noodles to be a bit bland. Overall, it was a decent recipe, but I wouldn't make it again.
Ahad Ahmed
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sour for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less lime juice. Otherwise, it was a good recipe. The cashews added a nice crunch and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Bipul Mistry
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The lime flavor really shines through and the cashews add a nice crunch. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a hit with my family. Will definit
saifulislam likhon
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The lime flavor was refreshing and the cashews added a nice crunch. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which made the dish more filling and nutritious. Overall, I would definitely recommend this recipe to
Karolyne Calixto
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of rice noodles, but the lime flavor and cashews really won me over. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which made the dish more filling and nutritious. Overa
Faith Selman
[email protected]This dish was delicious! I loved the combination of lime, cashews, and rice noodles. The lime flavor was refreshing and the cashews added a nice crunch. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which made the dish more filling and nutritious. I w
Miyako panasian
[email protected]The lime-flavored rice noodles were a refreshing change from my usual pasta dishes. The lime flavor was subtle but present, and the cashews added a nice crunch. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which made the dish more filling and nutriti
Kudohia Wonder
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The lime flavor really shines through and the cashews add a nice crunch. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a hit with my family. Will definit
Biswajit Babu
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of rice noodle dishes, but this one changed my mind. The lime flavor was refreshing and the cashews added a nice crunch. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which made the dish more filling and nutritious. Overall, I wa
Fatma Saleh
[email protected]This lime-flavored rice noodle dish was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was spot on, with the tangy lime, crunchy cashews, and tender rice noodles all coming together perfectly. I especially loved the subtle heat from the