Low Sodium Sev Bhaji

Delight in the bold and comforting flavors of Low Sodium Sev Bhaji, a heart-healthy twist on a beloved Indian classic! This vibrant dish combines crispy, unsalted sev with a rich tomato and onion curry infused with aromatic spices like coriander, cumin, and turmeric. Perfectly balanced with the zest of fresh lemon juice and garnished with fragrant cilantro, this variation ensures maximum flavor with minimal salt. Quick and simple to prepare, it’s ready in just 40 minutes and makes for an ideal weeknight dinner or flavorful addition to your healthy eating repertoire. Serve it fresh to enjoy the unique texture of the sev, which delicately soaks up the spiced gravy without losing its signature crunch.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams sev (thick variety, unsalted)
• 2 medium onions
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 2 pieces green chilies
• 4 pieces garlic cloves
• 1 inch ginger
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1.5 cups water

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the onions and tomatoes. Slit the green chilies lengthwise and set aside.

Step 2

Grate or mince the ginger and garlic to form a paste.

Step 3

In a deep pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes until it loses its raw smell.

Step 6

Add the chopped tomatoes and green chilies to the pan.

Step 7

Cook until the tomatoes become soft and the oil begins to separate from the mixture, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 8

Mix in the coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Sauté the spices for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.

Step 9

Pour in 1.5 cups of water and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 10

Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 11

Before serving, add the sev to the curry. Mix gently to ensure the sev gets coated with the gravy.

Step 12

Cook for another 2-3 minutes to let the sev absorb some of the gravy but remain slightly crispy.

Step 13

Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice to add a fresh tang.

Step 14

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately as the sev tends to get soggy if left standing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1259.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1566.7

Total Fat 100.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 65.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 28.8g
Protein 27.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 198.5mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 1964.1mg	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: 56.5%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 36.6%