Kara Sev

காரா சேவ்

Kara Sev

Karasev, also known as Kara Sev or Besan Sev, is a crispy, spicy South Indian snack made with a mixture of gram flour, rice flour, and spices. This deep-fried treat is seasoned with black pepper, cumin, and asafoetida, providing a distinct flavor. It's a popular savory snack during festivals and perfect to enjoy with tea or coffee.
Kara Sev
  • Type of Dish:

    Type of Dish:

    Snack

  • City:

    City:

    Virudhunagar

  • State:

    State:

    Tamil Nadu

  • Country:

    Country:

    India

  • Language:

    Language:

    Tamil

A crispy, spicy snack made with besan and rice flour, seasoned with black pepper and cumin, perfect for festive celebrations or as a teatime treat.
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Kara Sev

Karasev, also known as Kara Sev or Besan Sev, is a crispy, spicy South Indian snack made with a mixture of gram flour, rice flour, and spices. This deep-fried treat is seasoned with black pepper, cumin, and asafoetida, providing a distinct flavor. It's a popular savory snack during festivals and perfect to enjoy with tea or coffee.
Kara Sev
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
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Cuisine
South Indian
Course:
Snack
Diet:
Vegetarian

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine besan, rice flour, cumin, turmeric, crushed black pepper, asafoetida, butter, and salt.
  • Add ¼ cup water (or as required) to form a smooth, slightly sticky dough.
  • Grease a mould with large holes and stuff the dough into it.
  • Heat oil for deep frying.
  • Press the dough into hot oil in circular shapes, ensuring they don't overlap.
  • Fry for a minute, then flip and fry the other side until golden and crisp.
  • Drain the fried karasev on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.
  • Repeat with the remaining dough.

Notes

  1. Adjust the spices according to your preference.
  1. Ensure the oil is hot but not smoking for even frying.
  1. Store in an airtight container to maintain crispiness.

Nutrition Info (Approximate Values)

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Benefits

  1. Protein rich
  1. High Fibre
  1. Anti-oxidant
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