Spicy Sev

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 flour.
• 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.
• 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 sev press is similar to a vermicelli press, but it should be small enough to handle over hot oil.
Making time: 15-20 minutes
Makes: 250 grams approx.