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Sev khamni recipe

Sev Khamni (Amiri Khaman)

Sev Khamni, also known as Amiri Khaman, is a savory and flavorful Gujarati snack made from crumbled khaman dhokla. The crumbled khaman is tempered with spices and garlic, then lavishly garnished with sev, pomegranate seeds, and fresh coriander. It's a delicious way to use up leftover khaman.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Khamni:
  • 2 cups crumbled khaman dhokla store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • A pinch of asafoetida hing
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1-2 green chilies finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons water
● For Garnishing:
  • 1 cup sev nylon or any fine variety
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • ¼ cup grated fresh coconut optional

Equipment

  • Pan or kadai for tempering
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Crumble the khaman dhokla pieces with your hands into a coarse, breadcrumb-like texture.
  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
  4. Add the asafoetida, chopped garlic, and green chilies. Sauté for about 30 seconds until
  5. the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
  6. Add the crumbled khaman to the pan.
  7. Sprinkle the sugar and salt over the khaman. Mix gently to combine everything.
  8. Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of water to add a little moisture. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring
  9. gently.
  10. Turn off the heat.
  11. To serve, take a portion of the prepared khamni in a bowl or plate.
  12. Garnish generously with sev, pomegranate seeds, chopped coriander, and grated
  13. coconut.

Notes

● The key to this dish is the garlic tempering, which gives it a pungent and unique flavour.
● Be gentle when mixing the crumbled khaman to avoid mashing it.
● Adjust the sugar and green chilies to your preferred level of sweetness and spice. This
dish is meant to be a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy.