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Karasev Recipe – Khara Sev Recipe – How to make spicy sev

October 18, 2011 by Sharmilee J 46 Comments

KaraSev Recipe

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 flavourful 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.

KaraSev Recipe

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.

KaraSev Recipe

Kara Sev Recipe – Ingredients

Preparation Time : 10 mins | Cooking Time : 30 mins | Makes : 4 cups
Recipe Category: Snacks | Recipe Cuisine: South Indian

Besan Flour (Kadalamaavu) – 2 and 1/2 cups
Rice flour (Idiyappam flour) – 1 cup
Red Chilli Powder – 1/4 tsp
Black pepper – 1 tsp
Ghee – 2 and 1/2 tsp
Crushed garlic (optional) – 2 pearls finely chopped or made into a paste
Oil – to deep fry
Salt – to taste

For the Kara Sev with soft texture:

Besan Flour (Kadalamaavu)- 3/4 cup
Pottukadalai (Split Roast Gram Dal) powdered – 1/4 cup (Just powder it , no need to roast)
Ghee – 1 tbsp
Garlic paste – 1 tsp
Black pepper – 1 tsp coarsely powdered
Salt – to taste
Oil – for deep frying
The method is the same for both, just the ingredients and quantity differs. Add in water little by little accordingly.

Method:

  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 - Step1
  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 - Step2

Store in an airtight container and enjoy munching the snack!

KaraSev Recipe

My 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, 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 dont skip.

KaraSev Recipe

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  1. Janu says

    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 says

    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 says

    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 says

    October 18, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    Sounds awesome……Bookmarked.

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  5. DEESHA says

    October 18, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    Lovely pics n nice recipe

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  6. Suja says

    October 18, 2011 at 6:47 pm

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

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  7. Nalini's Kitchen says

    October 18, 2011 at 6:59 pm

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

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  8. Happy Cook / Finla says

    October 18, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    They look so crunchy delicious.

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  9. San says

    October 18, 2011 at 7:14 pm

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

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  10. Priya says

    October 18, 2011 at 7:22 pm

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

    Reply
  11. Suma Gandlur says

    October 19, 2011 at 12:44 am

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

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  12. Rekha shoban says

    October 19, 2011 at 4:00 am

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

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  13. Balakrishna Saraswathy says

    October 19, 2011 at 4:25 am

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

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  14. RAKS KITCHEN says

    October 19, 2011 at 4:53 am

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

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  15. Vardhini says

    October 19, 2011 at 4:58 am

    Love anything spicy and karasev looks totally inviting Sharmi.

    Vardhini
    Event: Halloween Fiesta

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  16. nithya says

    October 19, 2011 at 5:08 am

    Wow, superb click, eppave saapidanum pola irukku.

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  17. priya ravi says

    October 19, 2011 at 5:20 am

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

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  18. jeyashrisuresh says

    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

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  19. An Open Book says

    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 says

    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 says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:48 am

    Those are new to me…a great TV snack.

    Reply
  22. sanjeeta kk says

    October 19, 2011 at 11:45 am

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

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  23. Kadhyaa says

    October 19, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    this is my all time fav…looks great

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  24. TheYummyMorsel says

    October 19, 2011 at 12:47 pm

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

    Reply
  25. Premalatha Aravindhan says

    October 19, 2011 at 1:19 pm

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

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  26. Vanamala Hebbar says

    October 19, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    gr8 …on rainy days

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  27. Nithya says

    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 says

    October 19, 2011 at 2:17 pm

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

    Reply
  29. Chitra says

    October 19, 2011 at 2:37 pm

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

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  30. Uma says

    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 says

    October 19, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    Looks so delicious and perfect!

    Reply
  32. Sobha Shyam says

    October 19, 2011 at 7:04 pm

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

    Reply
  33. Sanchita says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:46 pm

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

    Reply
  34. MyKitchen Flavors-BonAppetit!. says

    October 20, 2011 at 12:16 am

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

    Reply
  35. Sudha Sabarish says

    October 20, 2011 at 6:29 am

    Wow a crispy and tasty kara sev.

    Reply
  36. G says

    October 20, 2011 at 11:23 am

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

    Reply
  37. Susan and Abraham says

    October 23, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    These look delicious. chackoskitchen.com

    Reply
  38. HemaGopi says

    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 !

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  39. Sharmilee! :) says

    June 23, 2012 at 2:03 am

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

    Reply
  40. latha sreedhar says

    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 says

    January 1, 2014 at 1:23 pm

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

    Reply
  42. Unknown says

    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 🙂

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  43. harini says

    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.

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    • SHARMILEE J says

      October 16, 2014 at 12:28 pm

      Yes you can try……..

      Reply
  44. vaidegi j says

    October 23, 2014 at 3:50 pm

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

    Reply
  45. Preetha says

    October 24, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    This reminds me of hotel Annapoorna's karasev… Yumm

    Reply

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