Quick And Easy Recipe To Make Gujarati Sev Usal
By Suprita Mitter
June 28, 2024
Sev Usal is a popular street food from Gujarat, India, known for its spicy and tangy flavours. It is typically served with pav or as a standalone snack.
Ingredients
1 cup dried white peas (vatana) 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds A pinch of asafoetida (hing) 2 onion, 3 tomatoes 2 green chilies
Ingredients
1 piece ginger 3-4 garlic cloves 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1 cup sev (crispy gram flour noodles) Coriander leaves
Step 1
In a pressure cooker, add the peas and 2-3 cups of water. Cook for 3-4 whistles or until the peas are soft but not mushy.
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and a pinch of asafoetida. Add the finely chopped onions and cook until they turn golden brown.
Step 3
Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and chopped green chilies. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
Step 4
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, and salt. Add the cooked white peas to the masala. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Step 5
Ladle the usal into serving bowls. Top generously with sev and garnish with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, and fresh coriander leaves.
