Sev tamatar sabji is a delightful dish hailing from Gujarat, India’s vibrant and colourful state. This on-of-a kind recipe combines the tangy taste of tomatoes with crunchy texture of sev (Crunchy chickpea flour noodles), resulting in an appealing curry that is both cozy and gratifying. Sev tamatar sabji is ideal for people looking for a quick and savoury lunch. Let’s learn how to make it.

Ingredients

• Tomatoes – 4 medium-sized, finely chopped
• Onion – 1 medium-sized, finely chopped
• Ginger-Garlic paste – 1 tablespoon
• Green Chillies – 2, slit lenghtwise
• Turmeric Powder – 1/2 teaspoon
• Red Chilli Powder – 1 teaspoon
• Coriander Powder – 1 teaspoon
• Cumin Seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
• Asafoetida (Hing) – A pinch
• Oil – 2 tablespoons
• Salt – to taste
• Water – 1 cup
• Sev – 1 cup (thick or medium variety)
• Fresh Coriander Leaves – A handful, finely chopped for garnish

Instructions

1.Prepare the Base:

• Heat the oil in over medium heat. Once hot, add the cumin seeds let them sizzle until then turn golden brown.
• Add a pinch of asafoetida, followed by the chopped onions. Sauté the onions until they become translucent and soft.

2. Add Aromatics:

• Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and slit green chillies. Sauté them for another 2-3 minutes until the raw smell of ginger-garlic paste disappears.

3. Cook the Tomatoes:

• Add the finely chopped tomatoes to the pan. Cook until they become soft and mushy, stirring occasionally. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
• Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and coriander powder over the tomatoes.
• Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes to allow the spices to blend.

4. Create the Gravy:

• Pour in a cup of water and add salt to taste. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. This will help the flavours to meld together and the gravy to thicken slightly.

5. Finish with Sev:

• Just before serving, add the sev to the tomato gravy. Mix gently, ensuring that the sev is well coated with the gravy but still remains its crunch.
• Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

6. Serve:

• Sev Tamatar Sabji is best served hot, paired with soft chapatis or over a bed of steamed rice. The contrast of the tangy, spicy tomato gravy with the crispy sev makes every bite a delightful experience.

Sev tamatar sabji is a great example of how simple ingredients in Gujarati cuisine can create a dish full of flavours and texture. Let us know in the comments below if you liked it. Enjoy this dish and Happy Cooking!