Spicy Sev
Spicy Sev

Making time: 15-20 minutes
Makes: 250 grams approx.
Ingredients
2 cups gram flour (besan)
1/2 tsp. ajwain (omam) seeds
1 1/2 tsp. red chilli powder
1 tbsp. oil salt to taste
2-3 pinches asafoetida water to make dough oil to deep fry
Method
- Mix the chilli, oil, salt and seeds into the
- Add enough water to make a dough which is quite gooey.
- It should not be pliable but Sticky.
- Grease the inside of a Sev-press, fill with the dough. 5.Press into hot oil, and fry lightly on both sides.
- Drain well and cool before storing.
Variation:
You may adjust the chillies as per taste.
You may omit chillies to make bland sev.
You may add finely crushed dried herbs (eg. mint) for add flavour.
Note: A sevpress is similar to a vermicelli press, but it should be small enough to handle over hot oil.