Sev puri | How to make sev puri | Sev puri recipe

Sev puri recipe with step-by-step photos and instructions.

NOTE: This post includes the steps how to assemble the sev puri. Recipes of all the 3 chutneys and ragda are already on the blog to which I have shared the links in this post.

SEV PURI! The name itself causes a burst of flavours in the mouth…sweet, spicy, sour, tangy, piquant, chatpata, tikha, meetha…hey wait…where is this going?? It is difficult to describe something as distinctive as sev puri in English only. Don’t you agree?

Although with all the modernization and malls springing up everywhere with exotic food courts and chaat centers springing up in every nook and corner…nothing can be comparable to the sev puri served by the ‘bhaiya‘ at the local street ‘thela‘ (cart). There is something special about it which keeps you asking for more. But hygiene at these local street chaat carts is always a question. That’s why I prefer making chaats at home. Quick and easy, if you have the chutneys ready. Especially if you have kids who keep pestering you for something to eat.

One of the most loved chaats, it can be prepared in a jiffy if you have the 3 chutneys and the versatile ragda. Now, although ragda can be substituted by boiled potato (or skipped altogether), it attributes a melt-in-the-mouth texture.

For recipes of ragda and chutneys check out the links below.

Ragda

Tamarind Chutney

Red Chutney

Green Chutney

For all chutney recipes in one place, for quick reference, check out the link below:-

Chaat Chutneys

What is Sev Puri?

Sev puri is one of the most popular and loved chaat items. Deep fried puris are stuffed with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, ragda (a white peas gravy), chutneys and sprinkled with spice powders like chaat masala, cumin powder etc. Finally, fine sev is sprinkled generously and topped with coriander.

The puffed puris are available in stores. Also, addition of chutney quantities is totally a personal preference. I love it a bit on the sweeter side. So add chutneys as per your liking.

Some places papdis (flat puris) are used instead of puffed puris. So it is also known as papdi chaat. You can have it as a snack in the evening or serve it for parties. It is very tasty and appetizing because of its myriad flavours. Also, sev puri needs to be served immediately as the puris start absorbing moisture and turn soggy.

How to make Sev puri?

Before you start making sev puri, keep all the ingredients ready.

1. Carefully make a hole in the centre of the puri. The puri should not crumble. Arrange the puris in a plate. Next, add 1/2 tsp ragda to each puri. Preferably the ragda should be warm. You can use boiled potato instead of ragda.

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2. Add green chutney as required.

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3. Add red chutney and tamarind chutney as per your taste.

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4. Top with chopped onions and tomatoes. Drizzle again with all the 3 chutneys.

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5. Top all the puris generously with fine sev. Garnish with green coriander.

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6. Sprinkle with chaat masala, cumin (jeera) powder, coriander powder and chilli powder.

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7. Serve immediately.