How to prepare delicious Spicy Sev?

Ingredients needed to prepare SPicy Sev:

• 2 cups gram flour [besan]
• 1/2 tsp. omam [ajwain]seeds
• 1 1/2 tsp. red chilli powder
• 1 tsp. oil
• 2-3 pinches asafoetida
• water to make dough
• oil to deep fry
• salt to taste

Method to prepare delicious Spicy Sev:


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[Optional].You may add finely crushed dried herbs [eg. mint] to add flavour.


Note: A sevpress 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.