Sev Tameta
An authentic vegetarian recipe from Gujarat, India
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
EasyCategory
VegetarianIngredients
For 4 servings
500g Ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
100g Thick sev (chickpea flour noodles)
100g Onion, finely chopped
3piece Green chillies, slit
10g Ginger, grated
3piece Garlic cloves, minced
4g Mustard seeds
4g Cumin seeds
1g Asafoetida (hing)
3g Turmeric powder
5g Red chilli powder
6g Coriander powder
10g Sugar
40ml Oil
20g Fresh coriander leaves
6g Salt
16 ingredients needed
💡 Pro Tip: Gather all ingredients before you start cooking for a smooth preparation process.
Cooking Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare this authentic dish
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Fry for 10 seconds.
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Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent and lightly golden.
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Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and green chillies. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and coriander powder. Stir well and cook the spices for 1 minute.
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Add the chopped tomatoes and stir to combine. Cook on medium heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down completely into a thick, saucy gravy.
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Add sugar and salt. Stir well. The sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes — this sweet-sour balance is characteristic of Gujarati cooking.
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Taste and adjust salt, sugar, and spice. The gravy should be thick, tangy, and slightly sweet.
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Just before serving, add the thick sev to the tomato gravy and toss gently to coat. The sev will soften slightly in the hot gravy.
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Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve immediately with roti, puri, or as a side dish with dal-rice.
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Chef's Tips
Use thick sev (not the thin variety) for sev tameta — thick sev holds its texture better in the hot tomato gravy and provides a satisfying bite.
Add sev just before serving; if added too early, it absorbs all the gravy and becomes completely soft, losing its texture.
The sugar is not optional — the sweet-sour balance is the defining characteristic of Gujarati sev tameta; without it, the dish tastes incomplete.
Use ripe, flavourful tomatoes; the entire dish depends on the quality of the tomatoes, so avoid pale, underripe ones.
About This Dish
Sev Tameta is a traditional vegetarian dish from Gujarat, India. This authentic recipe provides exact measurements for cooking 4 servings.
- Use thick sev (not the thin variety) for sev tameta — thick sev holds its texture better in the hot tomato gravy and provides a satisfying bite. - Add sev just before serving; if added too early, it absorbs all the gravy and becomes completely soft, losing its texture. - The sugar is not optional — the sweet-sour balance is the defining characteristic of Gujarati sev tameta; without it, the dish tastes incomplete. - Use ripe, flavourful tomatoes; the entire dish depends on the quality of the tomatoes, so avoid pale, underripe ones.
Category
Vegetarian
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy