Kara Sev

Crispy, crunchy, and packed with bold flavors, Kara Sev is a popular South Indian snack that's perfect for anytime munching or festive occasions. Made with a blend of gram flour and rice flour, this savory treat is seasoned with coarsely ground black pepper, red chili powder, and a hint of asafoetida (hing) for an irresistible kick. The dough is shaped into web-like strands using a traditional sev maker and fried to golden perfection, resulting in a deliciously airy yet crunchy texture. The addition of melted butter ensures a rich, melt-in-your-mouth finish, while its quick 15-minute prep time makes it surprisingly easy to whip up. Ideal for serving with evening tea or as part of a festive platter, Kara Sev also stores beautifully in an airtight container for days of snacking bliss. Master the art of homemade Kara Sev and impress your friends and family with this authentic, deep-fried delicacy!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Gram flour (besan)
• 0.5 cups Rice flour
• 1 teaspoons Black pepper, coarsely ground
• 1 teaspoons Red chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Asafoetida (hing) powder
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
• 0.75 cups Water
• 4 cups Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, coarsely ground black pepper, red chili powder, asafoetida, and salt.

Step 2

Add melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix well until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.

Step 3

Gradually add water to the mixture and knead into a smooth, soft dough. The dough should be pliable but not sticky.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until it reaches around 350°F (175°C).

Step 5

Meanwhile, fill a sev maker with a medium-fine-holed plate with a portion of the dough.

Step 6

Once the oil is hot, squeeze the dough into the oil in a circular motion, creating a web-like pattern. Be cautious while handling hot oil.

Step 7

Fry the sev until it turns golden brown and crisp, ensuring to flip gently to cook evenly on both sides. This may take about 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried sev from the oil, and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Step 9

Repeat the process with the remaining dough.

Step 10

Once cooled, break the sev into smaller pieces and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1444.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8641.6

Total Fat 875.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 135.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 537.6g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 2530.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.1g	0%
Total Sugars 25.2g
Protein 62.0g	0%

Vitamin D 14IU	0%
Calcium 161.8mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 2268.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 87.8%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 9.4%