Sev Khamani by Manjari

Manjari learned how to make Sev Khamani from her mother with a few personal tweaks. Its made vegan and naturally gluten-free! Sev Khamani is popular all around the state of Gujarat. You find it on the streets, people's houses, and restaurants as appetizers. This recipe is a mouth-watering and refreshing snack. The recipe is made with chana dal and garnished with sev, cilantro, and pomegranate. Along with the softness of the dal, the sev adds a crispy-crunchy texture. The pomegranate and cilantro what makes it refreshing. Next time you think about making Sev Khamani, why not try making it with Manjari's recipe!

Sev Khamani Recipe

Makes: 2-4 servings

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook time: 20 - 30 minutes

Recipe by Manjari

@madebymanjari

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of chana dal

• 4-5 of fenugreek seeds

• 2 liters of water

• 1/4 cup of water

• 2 tablespoon of grated ginger

• 1-2 of chopped chilies

• 1/4 cup of oil (I used avocado)

• 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt

• 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric

• 1 teaspoon of fruit salt like Eno

• 4 tablespoons of oil

• 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds

• 1 teaspoon of hing (Asafoetida)

• 20 - curry leaves

• Juice from one lemon

• 2 tablespoons of maple syrup

Instructions:

• Soak chana dal, fenugreek leaves and water for a minimum of 8 hours. 

• Drain and rinse chana dal and reserve 1/2 cup or more before grinding the rest in a food processor or blender with some water to create a smooth gritty batter. 

• Add ginger, chilies, oil, salt, turmeric, and the reserved whole chana dal and combine. 

• Add the fruit salt and stir thoroughly before adding to you pan for steaming. 

• Steam for 20 minutes on medium to high heat. 

• Once the batter has steamed and cooled slightly move on to the last step the vaghar.

• Add oil to a hot pan. Once it’s hot add mustard seeds and let them pop. Followed by curry leaves and hing. 

• Add the khamani to the pan and sauté gently.

• When all the ingredients are incorporated add lemon juice and maple syrup. 

• Finish with a great serving of sev for a perfect crunch and top with the garnish of your choice. Green chutney optional.

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