How long does Sev take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Sev serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Sev?

1 cup Besan Flour, ¼ cup Rice Flour, 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil, ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 pinch Asafoetida, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Sev?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Sev?

About 458 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Sev

Name: Sev
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil, Hot; 5 tbsp Water; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 pinch Asafoetida; For Deep Frying Sunflower Oil; 1 cup Besan Flour; ¼ cup Rice Flour

Also known as Fine Sev, Omapodi · Veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & Starters Vegan Jain Dairy-free

Total20 min

Prep10 min

Cook10 min

Serves2

Per serving458 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Diwali, Party, Rainy Day

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5 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Sev, or omapodi: besan and rice flour dough with turmeric, chilli and hing, pressed through a mould and fried crisp. Mild, serves 2, 20 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

9 items

Cooking for2 servings

Salt½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
Sunflower Oil, Hot2 tbsp
Water5 tbsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Asafoetida1 pinch
Sunflower OilFor Deep Frying
Besan Flour1 cup
Rice Flour¼ cup

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	458kcal	916kcal
Protein	12g	25g
Carbohydrate	41g	81g
Fat	27g	54g
Fibre	6.2g	12g
Sugar	5.8g	12g

Cookd masalas for besan flour

Method

1
Mix the besan and rice flour with powdered spices and salt. Mix with hot oil to get a crumbly texture.
SaltRed Chilli PowderSunflower OilTurmeric PowderAsafoetidaBesan FlourRice Flour
2
Knead to make a smooth and firm dough, adding water little at a time.
Water
3
Grease the mold with oil and fill the mixture.
4
Pipe into medium hot oil/ on a ladle and dip the ladle in oil. Fry for a min until crispy but not changed colour.
Sunflower Oil
5
Cool and break into small pieces.

Before you start

How long does Sev take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Sev serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Sev vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Sev spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Sev?: 1 cup Besan Flour, ¼ cup Rice Flour, 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil, ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 pinch Asafoetida, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Sev?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Sev?: About 458 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.