Besan ki Sev

Besan ki sev are quite easy to make at home. These are crispy, crunchy, yummy, and my kids love them. So will yours.

These are perfect for making at festivals as in a short time you can make a large quantity. Also when you are travelling these can be taken as they have a long shelf life.

Hardly took 35-40 minutes to make which is quite quick if compared to some other snacks we prepare around Diwali. Beasn ki Sev can be stored for a long time another bonus point in their favor.

How to make Besan ki Sev

Cooking time: 25-30 minutes
Preparation time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:
2 cups Bengal gram flour/besan
¼ tsp carom seeds/ajwain
¼ tsp asafoetida/heeng
½ tsp red chili powder
¼ tsp garam masala
½ tsp fennel seed powder/ saunf powder
salt to taste ( I have used around 1 ½  tsp salt)
4 tbsp oil
water to make dough

Oil for deep frying

To make Besan ki Sev

Take a large bowl and add all the ingredients except water and oil for deep frying.

Mix thoroughly. Make soft dough with water.

Divide the dough into 5 equal portions.

Take one portion and put it in the press. Heat oil for deep frying.

Press long strands of Besan in the hot oil.
Turn the flame to low and let the Sev cook on low flame to ensure even frying.

Take the sev out when they change color to a light brown and are crisp.
Let them cool down completely before storing in an airtight container.
Serve with Diwali Sweets and Snacks. This makes a yummy Tea time snack also.

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