Spicy Sev: Ingredients: 2 cups gram flour (besan) 1/2 tsp. ajwain (omam) seeds 1 1/2 tsp. red chilli powder 1 tbsp. oil salt to taste 2-3 pinches asafoetida water to make dough oil to deep fry Method: 1.Mix the chilli, oil, salt and seeds into the flour. 2.Add enough water to make a dough which is quite gooey. 3.It should not be pliable but sticky. 4.Grease the inside of a Sev-press, fill with the dough. 5.Press into hot oil, and fry lightly on both sides. 6.Drain well and cool before storing. Variation: You may adjust the chillies as per taste. You may omit chillies to make bland sev. You may add finely crushed dried herbs (eg. mint) for 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.
