- First spread the steamed Sevai on a large plate and let it cool down completely. In a thick bottomed pan heat 2 teaspoon oil. Add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon uard dal, 1 teaspoon chana dal, ¼ teaspoon asafoetida. As the dals turn golden, add a few fresh curry leaves and 1-2 green chillies slit. Add 1 large onion finely chopped. Cook until it is pink and translucent. Next add 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped, cook on medium flame for 3-4 mins. Add 1 teaspoon sambar powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder and salt as needed. Cook on medium flame until the tomatoes are mushy and then add ¼ cup fresh peas. Continue cooking on medium flame for 3-4 mins until the peas are cooked. Add the steamed sevai. Mix well until the sevai is coated in the onion tomato mixture. Garnish with 2-3 tablespoon of finely chopped coriander leaves. Remove from heat. Serve hot.