Sev Usal

Sev Usal is a popular street food from the Indian state of Gujarat. It is a spicy and tangy curry made with dried peas and topped with crispy sev.

Sev Usal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried white peas
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 green chili, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 cup sev (crispy chickpea noodles)
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Soak the dried white peas in water for 6-8 hours or overnight.
  2. Pressure cook the soaked peas with salt until soft.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions until golden brown.
  4. Add the green chili, ginger-garlic paste, and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
  5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
  6. Add the cooked peas along with some water. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Divide the usal into serving bowls and top with sev and fresh coriander leaves.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
12g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Pressure cooker Pan Serving bowls

Tools

Knife Cutting board Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the sev usal hot with pav (Indian bread rolls) and a side of chopped onions and lemon wedges.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick, sprinkle some chaat masala on top before serving.

Cost

$8