VegVeganSurat
Sev khamani
Crumbled steamed chana dal tempered with mustard and topped with sev and pomegranate. Surat's breakfast.
45 minTime
12 gProtein each
mediumSpice
4hPlan ahead. Soak for 4 hours first; the 45 minutes come after.
Surti farsanMake it your way
Grandma's waySurti sev khamani.
The original319kcalsame
12 gproteinsame
7 gfibresame
45minutessame
Chana dal (split chickpeas)1 cup, soaked 4 hours
Ginger2.5 cm
Green chilli3
Turmeric (ground turmeric)¼ tsp
Saltto taste
Baking soda (bicarb soda, bicarbonate of soda)a pinch
Lemon juice1½ tbsp
Sugar1 tbsp
Cooking oil (vegetable oil)1½ tbsp
Mustard seeds½ tsp
Sesame seeds1 tsp
Asafoetidaa pinch
Coriander leaves (cilantro)a handful
Pomegranate seeds¼ cup
Sev½ cupMethod
- 1Grind dal coarsely with ginger and chillies using little water.
- 2Mix in turmeric, salt and soda; steam in a greased plate for 18 to 20 minutes.
- 3Cool and crumble coarsely.
- 4Temper mustard, sesame and asafoetida in oil; pour over with lemon, sugar and a splash of water; toss.
- 5Top with coriander, pomegranate and sev just before serving.
Serve it like thisHeap on a plate, sev and pomegranate on top, with green chutney and tea alongside.