Sev Puri

Sev puri is a popular Indian street food that consists of a crispy semolina puri topped with a spicy potato mixture, sev (thin noodles made from chickpea flour), and a variety of chutneys and toppings. It's a delicious and easy-to-make snack that's perfect for any occasion.

Sev puri is said to have originated in the city of Mumbai in the early 1900s. It is believed that a street vendor named Gangaram Shetty first created the dish by chance when he accidentally dropped a puri into a bowl of ragda (a spicy potato mixture). The combination was so delicious that Shetty began selling it as a snack, and it quickly became a popular favorite. Today, sev puri is sold by street vendors all over India and is enjoyed by people of all ages.

Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Semolina flour
• Water
• Yogurt
• Potatoes
• Green peas
• Onion
• Ginger-garlic paste
• Turmeric powder

Instructions

1. Make a dough with semolina flour and water, and roll it out into thin puris.
2. Deep fry the puris until golden brown.
3. Boil potatoes and mash them.
4. Heat oil in a pan and add ginger-garlic paste.
5. Add chopped onion and green peas and sauté.
6. Add turmeric powder, salt, and red chili powder.
7. Add mashed potatoes and cook for a few minutes.
8. Assemble the sev puri by placing a puri on a plate, topping it with potato masala, ragda, sev, chutney, and lemon juice.

Why It Works

• The combination of crispy puri, spicy potato mixture, and tangy chutneys creates a complex and flavorful dish.
• The use of semolina flour in the puri makes it crispy and light.
• The potato mixture is cooked with a variety of spices, which gives it a rich and flavorful taste.
• The addition of sev adds a crunchy texture to the dish.
• The chutneys add a burst of flavor and acidity to the dish.