Lehsuni ( Garlic ) Sev

Sev is a popular Indian Snack. Crispy, crunchy pieces of  noodles made out of chickpea flour , seasoned with ground pepper, chilli powder. Lehsuni / Garlic sev is a variation of sev flavored with garlic. Best served with evening tea as a munch on snack.

 

 

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Besan / Chickpea flour
• 1/4 Cup Rice Flour
• 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 Teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic paste
• 1/2 Teaspoon Ajwain
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying

Directions

1. In a wok, heat oil for deep frying. Keep the flame low and meanwhile you can prepare the dough
2. In a mixing bowl, add besan, rice flour, baking soda, red chilli powder, ajwain, garlic paste and combine everything
3. Add 1 tablespoon hot oil  in to the mixture and using a spoon mix it
4. Then sprinkle water 1 tablespoon at a time and start mixing. Gradually add water and mix to form a dough
5. I used a murukku press for making sev. Fill the dough in the press and press it in the hot oil
6. Increase the flame to medium and fry the sev until they are golden. Flip sides intermittently to ensure even frying on all sides
7. Once they are crispy and golden, remove from the oil and drain on a kitchen towel
8. Cool completely and store in airtight container