This crunchy snack is mildly flavored with garlic which makes it a delectable option for tea time snacking and also makes a comfortable snack for travels. ‘Sev’ or ‘Kara Sev’ as it is called is basically fried crispies made with gramflour or besan dough seasoned with assorted spices and usually made during Holi and Diwali. Very popular in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand this crisp sev has a long shelf life and stays fresh for more than a month in air tight container. Also makes an amazing tea time snack for travel.
Honestly the recipe to make kara sev is not so simple, but with little patience and practice you can master it. There are various possibilities of flavors that you can try like mint, carom seeds, asafetida, spinach, chilly, cumin seeds or you can be creative and play with spices to create your very own flavor.
*For me, ‘Bhelpuri’ is incomplete without a generous addition of this garlic sev. Why don’t you try this someday?
*Moong dal bhajiya and garlic sev make an unbeatable combination with khatti chutney. Believe me, this is a pure bliss on a rainy day. You’re going to love each bite of it.
*While most of the chat recipes like dahi puri, matar ki chat, amiri khaman are incomplete without garlic sev. Top these snacks with garlic sev, handful of freshly chopped coriander, ginger and then see the difference.
*Enjoy garlic sev in breakfast, top it over pohe ka pulao or Indori poha and relish the crunch in every spoonful.
*This crunchy garlic sev is best enjoyed when tossed with chopped onion, tomatoes, green chilly and coriander. Do not miss to squeeze on some lime juice just before serving.
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