Sanjivani Sev Khamani

Health Benefits:

Sev Khamani is a spicy and soft Gujarati snack with goodness of Protein. It has a low glycemic index so very good for weight loss and patients with the diabetic condition.

Ingredients:

• Chana Dal, rinsed and soaked-½ cup
• Garlic, grated-1 tablespoon
• Buttermilk-1 cup
• Sev-1 cup
• Pomegranateseeds-½ cup

Spices:

• Mustard seeds-1 teaspoon
• Asafoetida-¼ teaspoon
• Turmeric-1 teaspoon
• Cilantro, finely chopped-1 tablespoon
• Ginger, ground-1 teaspoon
• Curry leaves-7-8
• Green Chili, ground-1 teaspoon
• Salt to taste or 2 teaspoons or based on health conditions

Liquids:

• Water-4 cups
• Avocado Oil-2 Tablespoons

Cooking Instructions:

• Rinse ½ cup of chana dal and soak for 2-3 hours. Rinse again and grind it coarsely without water. Steam the ground chana dal in a steamer for 8-10 minutes. Keep it aside.
• Heat the oil in a pan. Add Mustard seeds and let them crackle. Then add sesame seeds, asafetida, curry leaves, turmeric. Mix well.
• Add 1 cup of buttermilk, ginger paste, chili paste, grated garlic and salt. Mix well. Let it boil for 2-3 minutes. Add ½ cup of water and let it boil for 5 minutes.
• Add ground chana dal and mix well. It will soak the water content of the pan. Let it cook for 5 minutes.
• Finally garnish it with 1 tablespoon of cilantro, pomegranate seeds and sev.
• Serve it with Sweet or Green Chutney.

Note: 

Instead of 1 cup of Buttermilk, you may also add 1 tablespoon of Lemon juice with 1 cup of water.

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