Namkeen sev
Prepare crisp besan sev with a soft pressable dough, a sev press and small frying batches for a Dhanteras snack plate.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups besan (about 200 g), sieved
- 2 tbsp neutral oil for the dough
- ½ tsp salt, adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ajwain, optional
- ¼–½ cup water, added gradually
- Neutral oil for deep-frying
How to make it
- Sieve the besan into a bowl. Mix with salt, turmeric and optional ground ajwain; keep large seeds out of the fine-hole press.
- Rub in two tablespoons of oil. Add water gradually and knead a smooth soft dough that can be pressed without becoming runny.
- Lightly oil the inside of the press and load a small portion of dough. Fit the fine-hole disc securely and check that the handle moves freely.
- Heat frying oil in a deep heavy pan over medium heat. Test a small strand; it should rise with steady bubbles without darkening immediately.
- Hold the press safely above the oil and press a loose circle of strands without overcrowding. Let it set before turning gently and fry until crisp and the bubbling reduces.
- Lift onto a draining rack. Refill the press away from the stove, fry the remaining batches, then cool fully before breaking and storing in a dry airtight container.
Good to know
- Adults should handle the press over hot oil; do not press dough from a high position.
- If the dough resists the press, knead in water a teaspoon at a time.
- Keep the sev plain or season the cooled batch lightly; taste before adding more salt.
Can I use ingredients I already have?
Yes. Check the ingredient list and quantities above before starting. Adjust the batch to your needs; shopping pack quantities are separate from recipe measurements.
What should I check before cooking?
Read all the steps first, prepare your equipment and check ingredient labels for your family’s dietary needs. Use the recipe-specific tips above where provided.
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