Ratlami sev
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Crisp gram flour noodles spiced with cloves, black pepper and ajwain. A GI-tagged snack from Ratlam.
Region: Madhya Pradesh (Ratlam and Malwa)Occasion: Snack; topping for poha and chaatTime: 40 minServes: About 400 gVegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups besan (gram flour)
- 1 tsp black pepper, finely ground
- ½ tsp clove powder
- ½ tsp ajwain
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- A pinch of hing
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp hot oil
- Water as needed
- Oil for deep frying
Method
- Sieve the besan with all the spices and salt.
- Rub in the hot oil, then add water little by little to make a soft, smooth dough.
- Grease the inside of a sev press (sancha) and fill it with dough, using the thick-holed plate.
- Press the dough in circles directly into hot oil and fry on medium heat until crisp and lightly golden, turning once.
- Drain, break into pieces, cool fully and store in an airtight jar.
History
Ratlam has long been known for its sev, and Ratlami sev received a Geographical Indication tag. Its sharp taste comes from cloves and pepper.
Significance
Sev is part of almost every Malwa meal and snack, and Ratlam’s makers sell it across India and abroad.