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Sevai

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Sevai, also known by names such as shavige, semiya and santhakai depending on region, is a rice vermicelli dish popular in India. It is typically made from rice, though varieties made from other grains such as wheat and ragi are also found.

Facts
Classification
Course
Dessert 1
Dietary Suitability
Vegan 1
Origin Period, From (Year)
from 1025 1
Origin Region
India 1
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Expresses Tradition

Source Wikipedia, Sevai

In Cuisine

Source Wikipedia, Sevai

Uses Ingredient

Rice, Ingredients
Source Wikipedia, Sevai
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Source Wikipedia, Sevai
Sources
1. Wikipedia, Sevai
  • Infobox, country
    India
  • History
    Lokopakara (1025 CE) a cookbook in Kannada also mentions method of making sevai and a mold-presser used for it.
  • Uses Ingredient: Rice, Infobox main_ingredient field: Rice
  • Expresses Tradition: Wedding Feast Traditions, Section text
    is included in wedding rituals of the region
  • In Cuisine: Indian Cuisine, Lead section
    is a type of rice vermicelli dish popular in India
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