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    Karasev

    October 18, 2011 by Sharmilee J 46 Comments

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    Karasev is a traditional savoury made with besan flour, rice flour & spices. Karasev is an ideal snack for evening tea time along with a sweet and is commonly made during Diwali.
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    Kara Sev is one of the easiest snack recipes I’ve ever made….I wanted to try my hands on savoury snacks this year as last year I was totally into sweets. Kara Sev sounded to be simple and I followed the ICC recipe. This version is crispy and flavorful and it got over the same day I made, the garlic and the pepper flavour was the best part of it.
    In some shops, kara sev has a soft texture. I asked my friend the recipe who owns a sweet/snacks shop and have included that measurement too, may be next time I will try that version and update it here.

    Check other muruku recipes here :
    1.
    Thenkuzhal murukku
    2.Butter Murukku
    3.Maida Mullu Murukku
    4.Pottukadalai Murukku
    5.Potato Murukku
    6.
    Rava Murukku

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    Though the traditional kara sev method is rubbing through the laddle with holes I find the murukku press method easy and convenient, less messy too. But with the apt laddle and practise guess the rubbing method will work too, but I have not got the courage of doing it in the piping hot oil, may be next year I can experiment.

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    Karasev

    Karasev is a traditional savoury made with besan flour, rice flour & spices. Karasev is an ideal snack for evening tea time along with a sweet and is commonly made during Diwali.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Servings8 servings
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 2 and 1/2 cups besan flour
    • 1 cup rice flour
    • 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 2 and 1/2 tsp ghee
    • 2 pearls garlic
    • oil to deep fry
    • salt to taste

    For karasev with soft texture

    • 3/4 cup besan flour
    • 1/4 pottukadalai powder
    • 1 tbsp ghee
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • salt to taste
    • oil to deep fry

    The method is the same for both the textures Karasev - just the ingredients and quantity differs.

      Instructions

      • First powder pepper coarsely, set aside. In a mixing bowl add besan flour, rice flour, ghee, chilli powder, powdered pepper, garlic finely chopped and salt.
      • Mix well first then add water little by little to form a dough - it will be sticky. - Dont make it a stiff dough then pressing will be very difficult.
      • Fill the murukku press with the dough and press it in hot oil. Do not make it crowded, just press circles around with large gaps. Do not make layers like we make for murukku.
      • Fry in medium flame till golden brown , turn over to cook on both sides evenly.
      • Drain in tissue paper, break it roughly into pieces.
      • Cool down completely and then store in airtight container.
      • To check if the batter is in correct consistency : First take a spoon and dip the backside of the spoon into batter and hold it on top of the preheated oil. If it drops as perfect rounds then the batter is perfect.
      • Store Kara Sev in an airtight container and enjoy munching the snack!

      Notes

      • Only the last 2 batches was difficult to press as it got dried. But it was all fine when I sprinkled little water and kneaded it once to bring it together. It was spicy, flavorful and yummy. 
      • You can do it the actual way of rubbing the dough through a big ladle which has tiny holes. But I preferred this way as its easy and also I don't have that kind of ladle.
      • When filling the dough in portions, keep the dough covered with a wet cloth so that it doesn't get dry. Incase if it gets dry for the last few batches, just sprinkle only little water, mix once to make it moist.
      • Also chop the garlic very finely or make it a paste, else it will get stuck while pressing. But the garlic flavor was great so don't skip.
      Nutrition Facts
      Karasev
      Amount Per Serving (75 g)
      Calories 351 Calories from Fat 117
      % Daily Value*
      Fat 13g20%
      Saturated Fat 3g19%
      Trans Fat 0.03g
      Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
      Monounsaturated Fat 6g
      Cholesterol 9mg3%
      Sodium 420mg18%
      Potassium 441mg13%
      Carbohydrates 45g15%
      Fiber 6g25%
      Sugar 5g6%
      Protein 12g24%
      Vitamin A 41IU1%
      Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
      Calcium 29mg3%
      Iron 3mg17%
      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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      KaraSev Recipe Step by Step

      1. First powder pepper coarsely, set aside. In a mixing bowl add besan flour, rice flour, ghee, chilli powder, powdered pepper, garlic finely chopped and salt. Mix well first then add water little by little to form a dough – it will be sticky. – Dont make it a stiff dough then pressing will be very difficult.
        How to make karasev - Step1Pin
      2. Fill the murukku press with the dough and press it in hot oil. Do not make it crowded, just press circles around with large gaps. Do not make layers like we make for murukku.Fry in medium flame till golden brown , turn over to cook on both sides evenly. Drain in tissue paper, break it roughly into pieces. Cool down completely and then store in airtight container.
        To check if the batter is in correct consistency : First take a spoon and dip the backside of the spoon into batter and hold it on top of the preheated oil. If it drops as perfect rounds then the batter is perfect.
        How to make karasev - Step2Pin

      Store in an airtight container and enjoy munching the snack!
      KaraSev RecipePin

      Tips

      • Only the last 2 batches was difficult to press as it got dried. But it was all fine when I sprinkled little water and kneaded it once to bring it together. It was spicy, flavourful and yummy. I dont like kara sev much but I liked it becos of the garlic flavour in it.
      • You can do it the actual way of rubbing the dough through a big laddle which has tiny holes as in the orginal recipe. But I prefered this way as its easy and also I dont have that kind of laddle.
      • When filling the dough in portions, keep the dough covered with a wet cloth so that it doesnt get dry. Incase if it gets dry for the last few batches, just sprinkle only little water, mix once to make it moist.
      • Also chop the garlic very finely or make it a paste, else it will get stuck while pressing. But the garlic flavour was great so don’t skip.

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      Comments

      1. Janu

        October 18, 2011 at 3:27 pm

        I tried this yesterday from raks space. Need to try your version with garlic 🙂 Loved the first click of the jug!!

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      2. sangee vijay

        October 18, 2011 at 4:19 pm

        i too don't like kaara sev much but i like the garlic/poondu sev …pictures were awesome n impressed me a lot than the recipe :)will try this for diwali…goin to make badhusha right now let u know…

        Reply
      3. Aarthi

        October 18, 2011 at 5:10 pm

        This looks delicious..Should try it some day…Thanks for the recipe dear.

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      4. Alpana

        October 18, 2011 at 5:47 pm

        Sounds awesome……Bookmarked.

        Reply
      5. DEESHA

        October 18, 2011 at 6:17 pm

        Lovely pics n nice recipe

        Reply
      6. Suja

        October 18, 2011 at 6:47 pm

        Bookmarked,delicious crispy snack..thanks for the recipe dear

        Reply
      7. Nalini's Kitchen

        October 18, 2011 at 6:59 pm

        looks delicious,glad to follow you.Please do drop at my space.
        Cheers
        Nalini

        Reply
      8. Happy Cook / Finla

        October 18, 2011 at 7:07 pm

        They look so crunchy delicious.

        Reply
      9. San

        October 18, 2011 at 7:14 pm

        These cute sev can be eaten all day long. Perfect for the festive season sharmi.

        Reply
      10. Priya

        October 18, 2011 at 7:22 pm

        Feel like munching some rite now,tempting crispy beauties..

        Reply
      11. Suma Gandlur

        October 19, 2011 at 12:44 am

        Looks crunchy. Remember trying it for the ICC with my mom. 🙂

        Reply
      12. Rekha shoban

        October 19, 2011 at 4:00 am

        crispy sev…my hubby's fav snack!!nice pic`s!

        Reply
      13. Balakrishna Saraswathy

        October 19, 2011 at 4:25 am

        Crispy and deliou looking snack dear..do drop by my space when time permits:)

        Reply
      14. RAKS KITCHEN

        October 19, 2011 at 4:53 am

        I love it with garlic very much! Both recipes are awesome,thanks for sharing,lovely clicks

        Reply
      15. Vardhini

        October 19, 2011 at 4:58 am

        Love anything spicy and karasev looks totally inviting Sharmi.

        Vardhini
        Event: Halloween Fiesta

        Reply
      16. nithya

        October 19, 2011 at 5:08 am

        Wow, superb click, eppave saapidanum pola irukku.

        Reply
      17. priya ravi

        October 19, 2011 at 5:20 am

        with garlic and crushed pepper, this karasev is sure a munchy snack .. lovely presentation ..

        Reply
      18. jeyashrisuresh

        October 19, 2011 at 8:04 am

        Never tried Kara sev so far. Very tempting clicks and lovely presentation. Love to have with hot tea

        Reply
      19. An Open Book

        October 19, 2011 at 8:58 am

        i miss snacks like these from home which u can pop into ur mouth while watchin tv or generally chit chatting 🙁

        Reply
      20. Charishma

        October 19, 2011 at 9:16 am

        bookmarked this..making it for diwali for sure…you have an amazing space
        charishma

        Reply
      21. Angie's Recipes

        October 19, 2011 at 9:48 am

        Those are new to me…a great TV snack.

        Reply
      22. sanjeeta kk

        October 19, 2011 at 11:45 am

        I am yet to make these savories..yours look perfect.
        Lite Bite

        Reply
      23. Kadhyaa

        October 19, 2011 at 12:03 pm

        this is my all time fav…looks great

        Reply
      24. TheYummyMorsel

        October 19, 2011 at 12:47 pm

        Looks really crispy.Great snack for munching…and perfect for Diwali.

        Reply
      25. Premalatha Aravindhan

        October 19, 2011 at 1:19 pm

        wow delicious sev,love to grab some from the screen…luks very tempting…

        Reply
      26. Vanamala Hebbar

        October 19, 2011 at 1:32 pm

        gr8 …on rainy days

        Reply
      27. Nithya

        October 19, 2011 at 1:59 pm

        lovely clicks. I like the mug or pot that you have used 🙂

        Delicious sev. I love garlic in murukku 🙂

        Reply
      28. Pavithra

        October 19, 2011 at 2:17 pm

        My all time fav one and looks absolutely perfect and yumm.

        Reply
      29. Chitra

        October 19, 2011 at 2:37 pm

        Lovely, my hubby love this garlic , pepper combo very much 🙂

        Reply
      30. Uma

        October 19, 2011 at 4:18 pm

        Superb sharmi.. My satisfied with sweets and savory dishes just by looking them and I think no need to prepare for me at home. 🙂 BTW, addition of garlic is something new to me here.

        Cheers,
        Uma
        My Kitchen Experiments

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      31. Sushma Mallya

        October 19, 2011 at 6:54 pm

        Looks so delicious and perfect!

        Reply
      32. Sobha Shyam

        October 19, 2011 at 7:04 pm

        wonderful snack, so nice to see many festive recipes out here..

        Reply
      33. Sanchita

        October 19, 2011 at 9:46 pm

        I love Sev..thanks for the recipe..the photos are great!

        Reply
      34. MyKitchen Flavors-BonAppetit!.

        October 20, 2011 at 12:16 am

        Super crunchy Galic-flavored Karasev.Seems a healthy try.Luv the recipe

        Reply
      35. Sudha Sabarish

        October 20, 2011 at 6:29 am

        Wow a crispy and tasty kara sev.

        Reply
      36. G

        October 20, 2011 at 11:23 am

        Looks perfect! Can you pls post south indian mixture recipe sometime?

        Reply
      37. Susan and Abraham

        October 23, 2011 at 11:10 pm

        These look delicious. chackoskitchen.com

        Reply
      38. HemaGopi

        June 22, 2012 at 8:48 pm

        you have not specified chilli powder in the ingredients but the detailed steps call for chili powder.. din understand that !

        Reply
      39. Sharmilee! :)

        June 23, 2012 at 2:03 am

        @Hemagopi : I missed to add it here…just updated in the recipe 🙂

        Reply
      40. latha sreedhar

        November 14, 2013 at 6:17 pm

        My first attempt to make karasev was a hit with your recipe! thank u! 🙂

        Reply
      41. Jansi Rani Palani

        January 01, 2014 at 1:23 pm

        I have tried to make karasev, the taste is great thank u

        Reply
      42. Unknown

        March 28, 2014 at 2:35 pm

        hi sharmi.. i have just entered your blog.. felt bored so tried this kara sev.. all went fine except for 1 thing.. my garlic bits gor stuck in the middle and as i have just started cooking these snacks dint know to take at the right time 🙂 so few went over fried.. thanks for the recipe 🙂

        Reply
      43. harini

        October 16, 2014 at 12:23 pm

        hi sharmi ,can i use store bought dry riceflour for this instead of idiyappam flour?thanks in advance.

        Reply
        • SHARMILEE J

          October 16, 2014 at 12:28 pm

          Yes you can try……..

          Reply
      44. vaidegi j

        October 23, 2014 at 3:50 pm

        Made this and turned out awesome. Thanks a ton. This is a keeper.

        Reply
      45. Preetha

        October 24, 2014 at 7:44 pm

        This reminds me of hotel Annapoorna's karasev… Yumm

        Reply

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