Kara Sev
Experience the irresistible crunch and bold flavors of Kara Sev, a classic South Indian snack perfect for any occasion! Made with a blend of gram flour (besan) and rice flour, this spicy snack is elevated with the robust kick of freshly ground black pepper, red chili powder, and a hint of asafoetida. Melted butter lends a rich texture to the dough, while deep frying creates the signature crispy strands. With its golden hue and fiery seasoning, Kara Sev is a delightful treat to savor during tea time or to share as part of festive celebrations. Quick to prepare and easy to store in airtight containers, this versatile snack is sure to become a household favorite for spice lovers everywhere.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Gram flour (besan)
- 0.5 cups Rice flour
- 1 teaspoons Black pepper, coarsely ground
- 1 teaspoons Red chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Asafoetida (hing) powder
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 0.75 cups Water
- 4 cups Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, coarsely ground black pepper, red chili powder, asafoetida, and salt.
Add melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix well until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
Gradually add water to the mixture and knead into a smooth, soft dough. The dough should be pliable but not sticky.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until it reaches around 350°F (175°C).
Meanwhile, fill a sev maker with a medium-fine-holed plate with a portion of the dough.
Once the oil is hot, squeeze the dough into the oil in a circular motion, creating a web-like pattern. Be cautious while handling hot oil.
Fry the sev until it turns golden brown and crisp, ensuring to flip gently to cook evenly on both sides. This may take about 3-4 minutes.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried sev from the oil, and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
Once cooled, break the sev into smaller pieces and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 875.6 g | 1123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 135.8 g | 679% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 537.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2531 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.2 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 62.0 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2269 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
