VegetarianLunchSouth India
Kara Sevai
Kara Sevai is a vegetarian lunch from South India. It is made with rice noodles, mustard seed, curry leaves and peanut. One serving has about 180 kcal, 4 g protein, 25 g carbs and 7 g fat.
Did you know? A spicy tempered rice noodle dish. The noodles are steamed then seasoned. Mustard seeds pop for texture. Quick breakfast or snack. Often served with coconut chutney.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving
- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Lunch
- Cuisine
- South India
- Calories
- 180 kcal
- Protein
- 4 g
- Style
- Healthy
Main ingredients
Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.
Nutrition per serving
180kcal / serving
- Protein
- 4 g 9%
- Carbs
- 25 g 56%
- Fat
- 7 g 35%
- Fibre
- 3 g
| Iron | 1mg |
|---|---|
| Manganese | 0.4mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg |
How to make Kara Sevai: videos
Quick answers
Is Kara Sevai vegetarian?
Yes. Kara Sevai is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.
How many calories are in Kara Sevai?
About 180 kcal per serving, with 4 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.
Where is Kara Sevai from?
Kara Sevai comes from South India.
What is Kara Sevai made of?
The main ingredients are rice noodles, mustard seed, curry leaves and peanut.
When do you eat Kara Sevai?
Kara Sevai is usually eaten as a lunch.








