Baked Sev (Low-Calorie)Veg

Craving your favorite chat snacks but watching your health? Try this easy, low-calorie Baked Sev! Made with besan (gram flour), turmeric , asafoetida , and a hint of lemon juice for the perfect crunch , this healthier version is baked instead of fried. It is the perfect guilt-free topping for bhel , sev puri , or any of your favorite Indian chaats. Simple to prepare, crispy, and delicious—enjoy your snack time without compromising your diet goals!

Prep:2 min

Cook:8 min

Total:10 min

Serves:1 cup

Special Note by chef:

1. Ensure you use a sev press plate with very thin holes so the sev bakes faster and is crisper. 2. If your baking tray is small, make this recipe in 2 batches.

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the besan (Bengal gram flour), turmeric powder, asafoetida (hing), lemon juice, powdered sugar, oil, and salt. Gradually add water and knead into a semi-soft dough.

Shape the prepared dough into a cylindrical roll so it fits easily into your sev press.

Select the plate with the thinnest holes for the sev press. Place the dough into the press, close the lid tightly, and press out thin strands onto a greased baking tray.

Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) until the strands turn light brown and crispy.

Allow the baked sev to cool down completely. Once cooled, you can crush them between your palms as desired. Store in an air-tight container and use as a crunchy topping for snacks like bhel or sev puri.