SEV MUMRA
Sev Mumra is a crispy, crunchy savoury Indian Snack that can be stored for a long period. Sev is deep fried and the rice puff is roasted.
Ingredients
FOR THE MUMRA:
- 250 g mumra rice puffs
- 1 tsp powdered salt
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp oil
- ¼ tsp asafetida optional
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
FOR THE SEV:
- 1½ cups chickpea flour besan, chana flour
- 2 tbsp rice flour
- ¾ tsp salt
- a pinch of soda bicarbonate baking soda
- a pinch of turmeric powder
- 1 tsp oil
- ¼ cup water
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
PREPARATION OF SEV DOUGH:
- Sieve besan with rice flour, salt, soda bicarbonate and turmeric powder into a mixing bowl.
- Add oil and water.
- Using a wooden spoon, mix it into a thick paste. Don't be tempted to add more water, the dough should be sticky but not soft.
- Let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
PREPARATION OF MUMRA:
- Preheat the oven to 150°C.
- Add 1 tbsp oil to the mamra. Add salt and turmeric powder.
- Mix well till the mamra is coated with the turmeric powder.
- Tip the mamra into a large baking tray.
- Let the mamra roast for 20-30 minutes till they are crunchy.
PREPARATION OF SEV:
- Heat oil in a wok or karai over medium heat.
- Using wet hands, take the dough and shape it into a thick roll.
- Put it into the sev machine or press.
- Fill the machine with the dough.
- Press the sev over the hot oil in a circular motion. Don't press too much of the dough out. Do this in small batches so that the sev can get fried properly.
- Flip the circular sev and fry till the oil stops sizzling and the sev is slightly pinkish in colour
- Remove from the oil using a slotted spoon or jara.
- Repeat till the dough is over.
PREPARATION OF SEV MUMRA:
- Remove the mamra from the oven and transfer it into a big mixing bowl.
- Add sugar and red chili powder. Mix well.
- Heat oil in a small pan.
- Add mustard and cumin seeds.
- Add asafetida and pour the oil onto the mumra.
- Mix the mumra well.
- Break up the circular sev gently and add it to the mumra. Don't powder the sev, you just want small pieces.
- Mix everything gently.
- Store in an airtight container till required.
- Serve as a tea time snack.
Notes
- If you wish, you can add fried cashew nuts, peanuts or even roasted ones.
- To make it even more healthier add more mumra.
- Can add a sprig of fresh curry leaves to the tempering for a different flavour.