The term bhaji has different meanings in indian cuisine. It is the hindi word for vegetable, as well as the final dish. Sev tomato bhaji is a zingy vegetarian dish where thick sev (fried chickpea flour tidbits) are coated with a tangy tomato-based sauce. It is called sev tomato nu shaak in indias western province of gujarat, where this recipe has its origins. Bhaji (vegetable dish) is a more commonly-used term for this dish throughout india.