Description
Crispy Namkeen Masala Sev is a flavorful and crunchy Indian snack made from a blend of roasted gram, rice flour, and chickpea flour, infused with aromatic spices and deep-fried to perfection. This savory treat is perfect for snacking, garnishing, or serving alongside chai, bringing an authentic taste of Indian street food to your home.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Roasted Gram
- 1 cup Rice Flour
- 1 cup Chickpea Flour/Besan
- 2 tbsp Black Sesame Seeds
- 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 pinch Asafoetida (Hing)
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Red Chile Powder
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Butter (softened)
- 1 cup Water (add gradually)
For Frying
- 2 cups Oil (neutral oil such as vegetable oil)
Instructions
- Powder the Roasted Gram: Blend the roasted gram into a fine powder using a blender until smooth, ensuring an even texture for the sev.
- Mix Flours and Butter: In a large bowl, combine the rice flour, chickpea flour, and powdered roasted gram. Add the softened butter and mix thoroughly until well blended.
- Add Spices and Seeds: Incorporate black sesame seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, salt, and red chile powder into the flour mixture. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly.
- Knead the Dough: Gradually pour in water while kneading the mixture into a soft, smooth, and non-sticky dough. Add water incrementally for the perfect consistency.
- Heat Oil: Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until it reaches around 350°F (175°C), ideal for frying the sev.
- Prepare Chakli Mold: Lightly grease your chakli or sev mold and fill it tightly with the prepared dough.
- Fry the Sev: Press the dough directly into the hot oil in circular shapes. Fry each batch for about 2 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Drain and Cool: Remove the fried sev using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Allow them to cool completely to retain crispness.
- Optional Spicing: For extra flavor, sprinkle the sev with additional spice mix before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cornflour for rice flour to make a gluten-free version.
- Use vegan butter to make this snack dairy-free.
- Adjust salt and red chile powder according to your taste preferences.
- Ensure the dough is not sticky but pliable for easy molding.
- Maintain the oil temperature to avoid soggy sev.
- Store cooled sev in an airtight container to keep it crispy for several days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
