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Sev puri is a traditional street food from Mumbai that is spicy, sweet and full of flavor. The base of the snack is a small, deep-fried whole wheat disc called a poori or papdi, on top of which is piled sweet and spicy chutney made of various herbs and chili, as well as chopped veggies and crisped, fried vermicelli flakes called sev. The various components of sev puri require some preparation, but it is a great snack to eat if you’re craving something crunchy and crammed full of flavor. | Sev puri is a traditional street food from Mumbai that is spicy, sweet and full of flavor. The base of the snack is a small, deep-fried whole wheat disc called a poori or papdi, on top of which is piled sweet and spicy chutney made of various herbs and chili, as well as chopped veggies and crisped, fried vermicelli flakes called sev. The various components of sev puri require some preparation, but it is a great snack to eat if you’re craving something crunchy and crammed full of flavor. | ||
| − | [[Category:Indian Cuisine]] | + | [[Category: Indian Cuisine]] |
| − | [[Category:Snack Mixes]] | + | [[Category: Snack Mixes]] |
==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
*36 crisp puris (also called papdis) | *36 crisp puris (also called papdis) | ||
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==Steps== | ==Steps== | ||
===Making the Chutneys=== | ===Making the Chutneys=== | ||
| − | #Chop the green coriander chutney ingredients. Rinse the coriander leaves, green chilies, and lime, then chop the coriander leaves and dice the green chilies and ginger. Cut the lime in half, then squeeze each half into a small bowl.<ref>http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/sev-puri-recipe/</ref> | + | #Chop the green coriander chutney ingredients. Rinse the coriander leaves, green chilies, and lime, then chop the coriander leaves and dice the green chilies and ginger. Cut the lime in half, then squeeze each half into a small bowl.<ref name="rf1">http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/sev-puri-recipe/</ref> |
| − | #Grind the green coriander chutney ingredients together. Place two cups of chopped coriander leaves, the diced green chilies, ½ teaspoon (2.4 ml) of cumin powder, ½ teaspoon (2.4 ml) of chaat masala, the diced ginger, 1 teaspoon (4.8 ml) of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt into a food processor. Grind until the ingredients form a smooth paste.<ref> http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/sev-puri-recipe/</ref> | + | #Grind the green coriander chutney ingredients together. Place two cups of chopped coriander leaves, the diced green chilies, ½ teaspoon (2.4 ml) of cumin powder, ½ teaspoon (2.4 ml) of chaat masala, the diced ginger, 1 teaspoon (4.8 ml) of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt into a food processor. Grind until the ingredients form a smooth paste.<ref name="rf2"> http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/sev-puri-recipe/</ref> |
#*Place the green coriander chutney aside in a small bowl. If you are preparing the chutney in advance, put it in a sealed container and store it in the fridge. | #*Place the green coriander chutney aside in a small bowl. If you are preparing the chutney in advance, put it in a sealed container and store it in the fridge. | ||
#*Some people prefer to prepare their chutneys a day in advance to give the flavors time to blend and mature. | #*Some people prefer to prepare their chutneys a day in advance to give the flavors time to blend and mature. | ||
#*Wash out the food processor between each use so that the flavors of one chutney don’t carry over into the next one you are preparing. | #*Wash out the food processor between each use so that the flavors of one chutney don’t carry over into the next one you are preparing. | ||
#*Reserve the lime juice for later use. | #*Reserve the lime juice for later use. | ||
| − | #Cook the tamarind and dates on low heat. To begin making the sweet tamarind date chutney, place 2 cups (473.1 ml) of water, ½ cup (118.2 ml) of seedless tamarind and ½ cup (118.2 ml) of seedless dates in a pan over low heat. Cook until the fruit softens, about 8-9 minutes.<ref | + | #Cook the tamarind and dates on low heat. To begin making the sweet tamarind date chutney, place 2 cups (473.1 ml) of water, ½ cup (118.2 ml) of seedless tamarind and ½ cup (118.2 ml) of seedless dates in a pan over low heat. Cook until the fruit softens, about 8-9 minutes.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Add the powdered jaggery and spices to the pan. After the dates and tamarind have softened, add the ½ cup (118.2 ml) of powdered jaggery. When the mixture has thickened, about two minutes, add the red chili powder, coriander powder, dried ginger powder and the roasted cumin powder.<ref | + | #Add the powdered jaggery and spices to the pan. After the dates and tamarind have softened, add the ½ cup (118.2 ml) of powdered jaggery. When the mixture has thickened, about two minutes, add the red chili powder, coriander powder, dried ginger powder and the roasted cumin powder.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Let the mixture simmer for one to two minutes. | #*Let the mixture simmer for one to two minutes. | ||
#Grind the mixture to a chutney. Once the mixture has simmered for a few minutes, add a pinch of salt and stir. Then take the mixture off the heat and allow it to cool down. Once it has cooled to around room temperature, place the mixture in a chutney grinder or food processor. Grind until the chutney is smooth. | #Grind the mixture to a chutney. Once the mixture has simmered for a few minutes, add a pinch of salt and stir. Then take the mixture off the heat and allow it to cool down. Once it has cooled to around room temperature, place the mixture in a chutney grinder or food processor. Grind until the chutney is smooth. | ||
#*You may have to add water to the mixture for it to grind properly. If you added water, pour the chutney into a fine mesh strainer after blending so that all the watery liquid drains out. | #*You may have to add water to the mixture for it to grind properly. If you added water, pour the chutney into a fine mesh strainer after blending so that all the watery liquid drains out. | ||
#*When you are done making the sweet tamarind date chutney, put it in a bowl and set it aside, or put it in a sealed container in the refrigerator if you’re making it in advance. | #*When you are done making the sweet tamarind date chutney, put it in a bowl and set it aside, or put it in a sealed container in the refrigerator if you’re making it in advance. | ||
| − | #Soak the chilies and chop the garlic for the red chutney. Slice the red chilies in half, and remove the seeds if you wish to make the chutney less hot. Then place the chilies in a bowl of water and let them soak for 30 minutes. While they soak, peel and dice the garlic.<ref | + | #Soak the chilies and chop the garlic for the red chutney. Slice the red chilies in half, and remove the seeds if you wish to make the chutney less hot. Then place the chilies in a bowl of water and let them soak for 30 minutes. While they soak, peel and dice the garlic.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Make sure not to touch the area around your eyes when you are handling the chili, and wash your hands after you transfer them to soak. | #*Make sure not to touch the area around your eyes when you are handling the chili, and wash your hands after you transfer them to soak. | ||
#Grind the chilies and garlic in a food processor. Use a spoon to scoop up the dried chilies and put the chilies and the diced garlic in a food processor. Then add one teaspoon (2.4 ml) water. Grind the ingredients until they form a paste. | #Grind the chilies and garlic in a food processor. Use a spoon to scoop up the dried chilies and put the chilies and the diced garlic in a food processor. Then add one teaspoon (2.4 ml) water. Grind the ingredients until they form a paste. | ||
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===Making the Vegetables=== | ===Making the Vegetables=== | ||
| − | #Place the potatoes in a pot of cold water. Scrub and wash the potatoes, then place them in a medium sized pot. Pour in enough cold water to cover the potatoes in an inch or so of water. Then add in a pinch of salt.<ref | + | #Place the potatoes in a pot of cold water. Scrub and wash the potatoes, then place them in a medium sized pot. Pour in enough cold water to cover the potatoes in an inch or so of water. Then add in a pinch of salt.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Starting to cook the potatoes in cold water ensures that they cook evenly. | #*Starting to cook the potatoes in cold water ensures that they cook evenly. | ||
| − | #Place the potatoes over medium heat and bring to a boil. Place the pot of potatoes on the oven over medium heat. Heat until the potatoes start to boil. Once they start boiling, reduce the heat to low and let them simmer uncovered.<ref>http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-boil-potatoes-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-64716</ref> | + | #Place the potatoes over medium heat and bring to a boil. Place the pot of potatoes on the oven over medium heat. Heat until the potatoes start to boil. Once they start boiling, reduce the heat to low and let them simmer uncovered.<ref name="rf3">http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-boil-potatoes-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-64716</ref> |
| − | #Check the potatoes after about ten minutes. After around ten minutes of simmering, check the potatoes by piercing them with a fork. If the potatoes are tender, it means that they have finished cooking. If they are still hard, check them after another few minutes.<ref | + | #Check the potatoes after about ten minutes. After around ten minutes of simmering, check the potatoes by piercing them with a fork. If the potatoes are tender, it means that they have finished cooking. If they are still hard, check them after another few minutes.<ref name="rf3" /> |
| − | #Drain and chop the potatoes. After the potatoes have finished cooking, remove them from the heat. Pour them into a colander to drain out the water. Run them under cold water to help cool them. Then chop them into small, ½ inch (1.2 cm) pieces.<ref | + | #Drain and chop the potatoes. After the potatoes have finished cooking, remove them from the heat. Pour them into a colander to drain out the water. Run them under cold water to help cool them. Then chop them into small, ½ inch (1.2 cm) pieces.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Salt the potato pieces if you wish. | #*Salt the potato pieces if you wish. | ||
| − | #Chop the onions and tomatoes. Peel the onions and dice them into ½ inch (1.2 cm) pieces. Then wash the tomatoes and cut them into ½ inch (1.2 cm) pieces as well.<ref | + | #Chop the onions and tomatoes. Peel the onions and dice them into ½ inch (1.2 cm) pieces. Then wash the tomatoes and cut them into ½ inch (1.2 cm) pieces as well.<ref name="rf1" /> |
===Combining the Ingredients=== | ===Combining the Ingredients=== | ||
| − | #Poke holes in the center of the puris. Now that you have made each component of the sev puri, it’s time to put them together! First, arrange the puris on a plate or platter. Then carefully use your thumb to poke a hole in the center of each puri puff, so that you will be able to stuff ingredients into the hollow insides.<ref>http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/dahi-sev-batata-puri-recipe-mumbai-dahi-sev-batata-puri/</ref> | + | #Poke holes in the center of the puris. Now that you have made each component of the sev puri, it’s time to put them together! First, arrange the puris on a plate or platter. Then carefully use your thumb to poke a hole in the center of each puri puff, so that you will be able to stuff ingredients into the hollow insides.<ref name="rf4">http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/dahi-sev-batata-puri-recipe-mumbai-dahi-sev-batata-puri/</ref> |
#*Puris are very fragile, so be sure to use the no more force than is necessary when you poke the holes. | #*Puris are very fragile, so be sure to use the no more force than is necessary when you poke the holes. | ||
#*Some puris are puffier and more rounded, while others are flatter with less space inside. Even if you have flatter puris, still poke holes so that you can fit some ingredients inside them. | #*Some puris are puffier and more rounded, while others are flatter with less space inside. Even if you have flatter puris, still poke holes so that you can fit some ingredients inside them. | ||
| − | #Stuff the puris with the potatoes, onions and tomatoes. Use a spoon to dole out a couple of cubes each of the chopped potatoes, onions and tomatoes into the center of each puri.<ref | + | #Stuff the puris with the potatoes, onions and tomatoes. Use a spoon to dole out a couple of cubes each of the chopped potatoes, onions and tomatoes into the center of each puri.<ref name="rf4" /> |
| − | #Spoon in the chutneys. Add about a tablespoon of the chutneys to each puri. You can adjust the amount of chutney you add depending on your taste preference and your spice tolerance.<ref | + | #Spoon in the chutneys. Add about a tablespoon of the chutneys to each puri. You can adjust the amount of chutney you add depending on your taste preference and your spice tolerance.<ref name="rf4" /> |
#*If you want to make you sev puri milder, add only ½ teaspoon (1.23 ml) of the red chutney or leave it out entirely. | #*If you want to make you sev puri milder, add only ½ teaspoon (1.23 ml) of the red chutney or leave it out entirely. | ||
#*It's ok if the puri fillings are beginning to pile on top of, rather than inside, the puris. | #*It's ok if the puri fillings are beginning to pile on top of, rather than inside, the puris. | ||
#*You can also add dollop of plain yogurt if you wish. | #*You can also add dollop of plain yogurt if you wish. | ||
| − | #Sprinkle in the chaat masala and spices. After you add in the chutneys, add a pinch each of the red chili powder, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, and black salt.<ref | + | #Sprinkle in the chaat masala and spices. After you add in the chutneys, add a pinch each of the red chili powder, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, and black salt.<ref name="rf4" /> |
#*Adjust the amount of chili powder and masala depending on your spice tolerance. | #*Adjust the amount of chili powder and masala depending on your spice tolerance. | ||
| − | #Sprinkle the sev on top. Generously sprinkle each puri with the crispy sev. The chutneys should catch the sev so that it sticks to the puri. Make sure that each puri has a substantial heap of sev at the top.<ref | + | #Sprinkle the sev on top. Generously sprinkle each puri with the crispy sev. The chutneys should catch the sev so that it sticks to the puri. Make sure that each puri has a substantial heap of sev at the top.<ref name="rf4" /> |
#*You can find sev at most Indian stores. | #*You can find sev at most Indian stores. | ||
#*You can also add in a dash of lime juice and place chopped coriander leaves on top of the sev as garnish if you wish. | #*You can also add in a dash of lime juice and place chopped coriander leaves on top of the sev as garnish if you wish. | ||
| − | #Serve immediately. Sev puri should be eaten immediately before it gets soggy. Once you assemble the sev puri, use your fingers to eat this zesty snack. Enjoy sev puri while sitting down or on the go!<ref | + | #Serve immediately. Sev puri should be eaten immediately before it gets soggy. Once you assemble the sev puri, use your fingers to eat this zesty snack. Enjoy sev puri while sitting down or on the go!<ref name="rf4" /> |
==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
