Special Shev Bhaji is an easy and comforting meal that’s quick to make and full of flavor. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner and brings authentic Maharashtrian taste to your plate.
How to Make Special Shev Bhaji
🌟 IntroductionShev Bhaji is a spicy and flavorful Maharashtrian curry made using crispy sev (fried gram flour noodles) cooked in a tangy, aromatic onion-tomato-based gravy. It’s a quick fix that’s high on taste and perfect with bhakri, roti, or rice.
Servings: 4
Cost: 100
Ingredients
For the masala paste:
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tbsp grated coconut (optional)
- 1 tbsp roasted peanuts
- 2 tomatoes chopped
For the curry:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp goda masala or garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 1½ cups water (adjust consistency)
- 1½ cups thick sev (Barik or Tikhat Shev preferred)
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Masala Paste – Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and sauté onions until translucent. – Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1–2 minutes. – Add chopped tomatoes, coconut, and peanuts. Cook until tomatoes are soft. – Cool the mixture and blend into a smooth paste. – In another pan, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and hing. Cook the Gravy – Pour in the prepared masala paste and sauté for 2–3 minutes. – Add red chili powder, turmeric, goda masala, and salt. – Add water and let the curry simmer for 5–7 minutes.Add Sev – Add sev just before serving so it remains slightly crispy. – Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes. – Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. – Cook the Gravy
- Serving Suggestions – Serve Shev Bhaji hot with: – Jowar or Bajra Bhakri – Chapati or Phulka – Steamed Rice