Gova Shevai is not just any dish for me.. It’s childhood, nostalgia, love and loads of memories packed together.. My favorite breakfast which I eat the whole day whenever it is made.. 😍
My parents know this and always make one big kadhai for me to devour.. ❤️ Amma’s smile when she sees me enjoy it is still in front of my eyes. 😍
And it’s not only now, Gova Shevai usli has been my favorite since as long as I can remember. But the wheat noodles or gova shevai was not available in Kochi or Qatar.. Hence was a rare treat for me.. Not anymore though.. In Udupi it’s readily available and now I enjoy it always.
I am relishing different kinds of food here after many years and it’s indeed a blessing.. Sharing my happiness with all of you too.. Happy and healthy cooking ❤️
RECIPE:
Ingredients: ( serves 4 )
Dry wheat noodles (gova shevai) half packet
3 Green chillies
A sprig of Curry leaves
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 Tbsp Coconut oil
2 tsp Sugar
Salt to taste
Grated Coconut for garnishing
Step by step recipe:
- Take the gova shevai packet. We get it this size here. Not sure about the weight of the packet. I take half of this packet which makes 4 servings.
2. Soak the wheat noodles in normal water for about 30 mins.
3. In 30 mins, it will turn soft in texture.
4. Drain the water completely and using fingers, crush the noodles into little pieces. Now add salt and sugar to this and mix well. (The noodles already contains little salt in it, so be mindful while adding.)
5. Heat coconut oil, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.. When mustard seeds splutter, add curry leaves and green chillies. Fry for few seconds. Now add the crushed noodles. Mix well on medium flame. Cover and keep for 5 mins.
6. Garnish with grated coconut and serve hot.
Note : You can also add split urad dal in the seasoning.
Healthy cooking with Mitha 