SEVAI

Category

Texture

Form

Crispy

Function

Crunch, Visual Interest

SEVAI

SEVAI

Difficulty: Easy
Yield

6-8

nests
Prep

10

minutes
Cook

2

minutes

Equipment

  • Sevai Press

Sevai is a traditional Indian snack made from chickpea flour dough, extruded into thin strands and deep-fried until crisp. This version is seasoned with classic Indian spices to add aromatic depth while still remaining flexible enough to pair with a variety of dishes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Besan Chickpea Gram Flour

  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder, very fine grind

  • 1/4 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder

  • 1/8 tsp Turmeric Powder

  • 1/8 tsp Asafoetida / Hing

  • 1 tsp Ghee, melted

  • 1/4 cup Water, more or less as needed

  • Neutral Oil for Frying

Method

  • Using a sieve, add flour to large bowl. Whisk in black pepper, chilli powder, turmeric, asafoetida and salt. Add in melted ghee and mix to incorporate.
  • Add water and mix to make a smooth dough. It will be a bit sticky.
  • Using a sevai press, fit mold with second thinnest hole disk and grease its entire inner surface with oil. Add dough.
  • Heat oil in a small sauce pan to 375. Hold press over pan, turn handle to press out thin strands in the oil. Move press in a circular motion around edge of pan. Cut with scissors.
  • Cook for 1 minute per side and drain on paper towel.
  • Repeat process with remaining dough. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.