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    air fryer sev recipe | healthy baked sev recipe

    16th December 2022 by bhavana bhatia 2 Comments

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    There is no greater love than a good cup of tea. It definitely brings people together. And  for every tea time you want its perfect companion, the humble sev or omapudi. This Indian snack or namkeen comes in various shapes flavors and sizes. Whether its nylon thin strands or thick ribbon. Aloo bhujiya, palak sev, nylon sev ,masala sev recipe, ribbon or murukku. every version of  sev is a gift for every tea lover. The only catch with namkeen is the oil it drinks when we make a fried version. Thus making all of us wary of binge eating it. Hence, it was time we made a baked sev at our home.

    Here is a easy snack recipe very close to my heart. Air fryer sev which did take its sweet time to come to perfection. However, it was worth the efforts and wait. Learn to make this air fryer sev to make the best sev ever! I bet you will never buy a fried namkeen from outside once you start making it.

    Baked sev
    baked indian snacks recipes

    Some of the other snack recipes that can be prepared in the airfryer include air fryer papad, air fryer cutlet , air fried modak recipe , air fryer khari biscuits , air fryer kothimbir vadi,air fryer pakoras, roasted mung beans,air fryer pani puri,air fryer peanuts ,air fryer pizza toastie, & ragi biscuits recipe.

    I have made brown rice chakli in the past but somehow the baked sev recipe needed its time to get to perfection. After several tweaks and experiments , the results are mind-blowing. You can experiment with sev maker to make thin sev with very thin holes or increase the thickness and make different varieties. However, the total time for cooking might slightly vary accordingly.

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    • how to make air fryer sev | healthy baked sev recipe
    • Substitutions & Variation

    Ingredients

    • besan or chickpea flour / bengal gram flour
    • red lentil flour
    • rice flour
    • turmeric powder
    • pinch soda
    • water
    • oil
    • salt as per taste

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    1. In order to make baked sev, add chickpea flour, red lentil flour, rice flour, salt and baking soda in a deep bowl.
    air fryer sev step 1

    2. Mix water with oil. Blend the liquid with little turmeric powder. If you want it spicy, you may add some red chili powder according to your taste.

    air fryer sev step 2

    Hint: Always preheat your air fryer. Remove any tidbits that remain from the earlier cook.

    3. Now, Add water mixture to the dry ingredients slowly. Add little water mixture first and then add more if required to get a semi hard dough.

    air fryer sev step 3

    4. Knead into a semi hard dough. Cover and leave aside for 15 minutes.

    air fryer sev step 4

    5. Boil water in bowl. Transfer the dough to a sev maker/snack compress. Press to get thin sev in the boiling water. Keep moving in a circular motion.

    air fryer sev step 5

    6. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Take the sev out of water.

    air fryer sev step 6

    7. Take the sev out of water and place it over a tissue. Let it cool down for 15 minutes.

    air fryer step 8

    8. Toss some oil and transfer the sev to a preheated air fryer basket. Cook at 160C/355F.

    air fryer sev step 9

    9. Cook for 9-10 minutes. Spray oil and cook further for 6-7 minutes or until its cooked .(total cook time of 16-17 minutes).Baked sev becomes more crispy when it cools down.

    air fryer sev step 10

    10. Take the cooked sev out. Store in an air-tight container when cool.

    air fryer sev step 11

    Enjoy!

    Baked sev
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    how to make air fryer sev | healthy baked sev recipe

    Sev is one of the most loved namkeens in the Indian cuisine. Learn to make air fryer sev and serve it in style.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: air fryer sev, baked sev, how to make sev in air fryer
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • sev press / chakli maker
    • saucepan
    • Sieve
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup chickpea flour besan
    • ¼ cup rice flour
    • 1-½ cup red lentil flour masoor dal flour
    • pinch baking soda
    • ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • salt as per taste
    • ¾ cup water
    • 2 tbsp. oil

    Instructions

    • Add chickpea flour, red lentil flour, rice flour, salt and baking soda in a bowl.
    • Mix water with oil.Blend the liquid with little turmeric
    • Add water mixture to flour along with some turmeric powder.Add little water mixture first and then add more if required to get a semi hard dough.
    • Knead into a semi hard dough. Cover and leave aside for 15 minutes.
    • Boil water in bowl. Transfer the dough to a sev maker/snack compress. Press to get thin sev in the boiling water.
    • Cook for 2-3 minutes. Take the sev out of water.
    • Take the sev out of water and place it over a tissue. Let it cool down for 15 minutes.
    • spray some oil and transfer the sev to a preheated air fryer basket. Cook at 160C/320F.
    • Cook for 9-10 minutes. Spray oil and cook further for 6-7 minutes or until its cooked .(total cook time of 16-17 minutes). The sev becomes more crispy when it cools down.
    • Take the cooked sev out. Store in an air tight container when cool.

    Notes

    The dough needs to be semi hard, not to hard (else you will not be able to use the sev press) and not too soft.
    I have tried using just besan with rice flour, however the sev was more soft when I cooked them in boiling water and hence they cooked in clumps compared to using the red lentil flour.
    I believe if you just want to use besan, then use more rice flour, example, for every 1 cup of besan use ¼ cup rice flour. I have not tried this combination but I believe this will help give a better texture.

    Substitutions & Variation

    Experiment with different flours to make variety sev. The cook time and texture will change according the ingredients used.

    You can make different variety of sev once you have the basic recipe set. Add lemon juice, to make your nimbu sev.  Optionally,you can also add red chilli powder or crushed black pepper to make teekha sev.You can make thick sev that is like gathiya. You can also add a spoonful of carom seeds or ajwain optionally.

    namkeen air fryer

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • sev press/ chakli press /sev maker
    • mixing bowl
    • saucepan

    Storage

    Store sev in an airtight container once it cools completely.

    Top tip

    Always preheat your air fryer like your oven. Never overcrowd the basket else it will result in uneven cooking.

    FAQ

    What can be made from sev?

    Bhelpuri, sev puri, sev tomato sabzi / sev tamato nu shaak,

    How do I make my sev crispy again?

    Bake for 8-10 minutes at 200C|395F for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.

    Related links

    • Gluten free Dahi sev puri | Vrat dahi sev puri recipe
    • Sev Barfi | Singhar ji mithai
    • Jackfruit curry
    • Bombay bhel puri
    • air fryer pani puri

    Conclusion: air fryer sev is the perfect solution for the need of healthier versions of traditional snack like sev in indian households with very little oil. This will enable us to enjoy the snacks we grew up with yet make them as healthy snack recipes. After all who doesn't love guilt-free snacks especially when you want to continue your weight loss journey eternally!

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    1. Archana Jagtap says

      July 14, 2023 at 1:28 pm

      Is red lentil flour available in market? Or can I make it at home? How?

      Reply
      • bhavana bhatia says

        July 15, 2023 at 1:13 am

        Yes it is available in market. You can also grind masoor dal to make at home.

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    Hi,I am Bhavana & this is my wonderland of recipes.I have been in IT for 15+ years have always loved writing.My husband Gaurav & I,love to cook, click & host people

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