Kara Sev Recipe | Snacks Recipes

My favourite snack is kara sev especially the ones made in sattur. I have been trying different recipes so far to get that or taste close to it and finally found one in aarthi's space and  always loved this. Here is the yummy snack recipe inspired from aarthi's. 

KARA SEV RECIPE

Recipe Category: South Indian / Snacks
Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 1 Hour Serves: 10 cups

Ingredients:

To make the dough:
Besen Flour(Kadhalai maavu) - 500 grams
Rice Flour - 100 grams
Water - required for smooth dough

To make a fine paste:
Chilli Powder - 3 tbsp
Whole Pepper - 3 tbsp
Garlic Pods - 15
Asafoetida / Hing - 3 tsp
Salt - required for taste
Water - 1/2 cup

Frying Tips: Maintain constant heat (Medium) throughout as it ensures even cooking and colouring of the sev. 

Method of Preparation:

1.In a wide mixing bowl, add the besen and rice flour. Mix well and keep aside. Take the items under "To make a fine paste" in a mixie jar.

2. Blend to a fine paste using water. Now, add the masala paste into the flour mixture and mix well. Then, add water little by little to form a smooth slightly sticky dough.

3. Heat oil for deep frying at medium heat in a wide bottomed vessel. Meanwhile, fill the sev press with the dough and keep it ready. Do a test to check if the oil is ready for frying by dropping a little dough inside, it must arise immediately and roast to the colour required. Now, press sev into the hot oil by either making big circles or press and drop. Don't crowd it. Toss the other side and cook it evenly. Drain in a tissue paper and let it cool.

Notes:

• Once the sev is cooled, transfer to an air tight container immediately to hold the crispiness for long. 
• This is a very spicy version recipe, if you are making for kids, reduce the quantity of spice level by half. 
• If you are making big circles while frying, you can break it once it cools down. 
• Garlic Flavour is very important so add more if you like it. 
• Do a test batch, to check salt, spice and crispiness. Also it helps you to time your cooking for a batch and the required heat. Adjust accordingly for the dough. 

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