Ribbon Sev

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :30 mins
Total Time :35 mins
Servings :Makes 6 cups

Ingredients :

1 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 1/2 tbsp soft butter
salt to taste
oil for greasing and deep-frying

Method :

Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well while rubbing it between your palms.
Knead into a soft dough using enough water.
Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.Grease the ribbon shaped ( the one with vertical lines) press mould with little oil, put a portion of the dough into it, press it and cover it with the lid.
Press out ribbons of the sev into the hot oil, a few at a time and deep-fry on a medium flame till it turns light brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to deep-fry the remaining sev in 3 more batches.
Keep aside to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
Transfer the sev into a deep bowl and break it lightly once using your fingers.
Store in an air-tight container and use as required.