Sev ( Deep fried crispy Indian snacks)

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 2

Crispy and delicious Sev snack

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

287

Sugar

Fat

18g

Sev is a deep-fried and crispy Indian snack that is commonly used as a topping on chaats such as Sev Puri and Bhel Puri. It is made of gram flour that is mixed with spices such as ajwain and red chili powder to give it a savory and spicy taste. The dough is then pressed through a Sev press with a fine sieve plate and deep-fried in ghee until golden brown. Sev can also be enjoyed as a standalone snack and is commonly stored for weeks in an airtight container. It is easy to make and is a great snack to have on hand for unexpected guests or sudden hunger pangs.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, mix gram flour, ajwain, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and red chili powder.
2.	Gradually add water to form a dough.
3.	Transfer the dough to a Sev press with a fine sieve plate.
4.	Heat ghee in a deep frying pan.
5.	Press the dough through the sieve plate into ghee and fry until golden brown.
6.	Remove the Sev from ghee and drain on paper towels.

PROS

Sev is a crispy and delicious Indian snack that can be enjoyed as a standalone snack or used as a topping on chaats.

It is easy to make and can be stored for weeks in an airtight container.

CONS

Sev is a deep-fried snack, which makes it high in calories and fat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sev snack is made of gram flour that is rich in protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals.
It can improve heart health, aid in weight management, and boost immunity when consumed in moderation.

	1/2 kg gram flour
	10 g ajwain
	10 g ginger-garlic paste
	10 g salt
	10 g red chili powder
	1 liter ghee , to fry
	200 ml water