Ingredients:
2 cups gram flour (besan)
1/2 tsp. ajwain (omam) seeds
1 1/2 tsp. red chilli powder
1 tbsp. oil
salt to taste
2-3 pinches asafoetida
water to make dough
oil to deep fry
Method:
• Mix the chilli, oil, salt and seeds into the flour.
• Add enough water to make a dough which is quite gooey.
• It should not be pliable but sticky.
• Grease the inside of a Sev-press, fill with the dough.
• Press into hot oil, and fry lightly on both sides.
• Drain well and cool before storing.
You may add finely crushed dried herbs like mint, garlic,green chilli,black pepper for add flavour.
