Sev Tamatar is a classic Indian dish featuring a tangy tomato-based gravy topped with crunchy sev, a crispy fried gram flour vermicelli. This flavorful dish offers a perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and crunchy elements, making it a popular accompaniment to Indian bread like chapati or puri.
Here’s a detailed recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 4 medium-sized tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 cup sev (fried gram flour vermicelli)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1.2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Chopped coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Tomatoes:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
- Add asafoetida (hing) and chopped green chili. Sauté for a few seconds.
- Cook the Base:
- Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- Add the finely chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy, stirring occasionally. This might take about 7-8 minutes.
- Seasoning and Spices:
- Once the tomatoes are cooked and softened, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
- Simmer:
- Cook the mixture for another 5-7 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally. This will help the spices blend well with the tomatoes.
- Finish and Serve:
- Once the tomatoes reach a thick gravy consistency, add sev and turn off the heat after 2 minutes.
- To serve, place the prepared tomato gravy in a serving dish and sprinkle a generous amount of sev on top.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves for added freshness and flavor.
Sev Tamatar is best enjoyed with chapati, puri, or as a side dish with rice. It offers a delightful blend of tangy tomatoes and the crispy texture of sev, making it a favorite among Indian food enthusiasts!
