Besan Bhujia (Sev)

By     |    Jan 25, 2011 | Posted in: Vegetarian Snacks     |    6 Comments
Sev is a kind of savory snacks (namkeens ), used to top almost all chaats and perfect for tea-time snack.
It seems difficult to prepare but with the right tool you are just minutes away from making them.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • Gram flour: 1 cup
  • Rice flour: ¼ cup
  • Luke warm water: ½ cup
  • Chili powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil to deep fry

Preparation

  1. Mix the dry ingredients first and then add the water little at a time.
  2. Prepare a stiff dough and make sure there is no lump.
  3. Heat the oil and fill the dough into a sev “press”.
  4. Hold the utensil over the hot oil and press out thin strands into the oil.
  5. As soon as noodles start falling into the oil, move the machine in a circular motion. This helps the sev not to stick together.
  6. Fry on both sides until crisp and lightly browned.
  7. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
  8. When its cool break into pieces by pressing in between your palm.
  9. Store  in an air tight container.

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6 Comments

  • Aipi January 25, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    Perfect to munch on, they have come out soooo perfect!!

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  • Priya January 25, 2011 at 8:37 pm

    Crispy sev looks yummy,feel like munching some.

  • love2cook January 26, 2011 at 1:26 am

    Perfect snack during tv time! :D

  • kitchenboffin January 26, 2011 at 9:12 pm

    I like this crispy snack for munching while browsing on net… looks delicious..

  • saras January 26, 2011 at 11:22 pm

    Prefect Snack for craving tongue….looks so divine.

  • Padhu January 30, 2011 at 7:51 am

    Looks yummy! Perfect with evening tea.

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