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Sev Tameta nu Shaak – Gujarati Tomato Curry with Sev

Sev Tameta nu Shaak is a unique Gujarati curry made with ripe tomatoes cooked in spices and topped with crispy sev (fried gram flour noodles). It is a quick, tangy, and flavorful dish often enjoyed with rotis or theplas.

🥗 Health Benefits

  • ✅ Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants from tomatoes.
  • ✅ Light and quick to digest.
  • ✅ A comforting everyday curry.
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Sev Tameta nu Shaak – Gujarati Tomato Curry with Sev

Sev Tameta nu Shaak is a unique Gujarati curry made with ripe tomatoes cooked in spices and topped with crispy sev (fried gram flour noodles). It is a quick, tangy, and flavorful dish often enjoyed with rotis or theplas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Gujrati food
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 ripe tomatoes chopped
  • 2 green chilies slit
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp jaggery optional, for balance
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup sev thick variety
For Tempering:
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • Pinch of asafoetida hing

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat oil, add mustard, cumin, hing, and green chilies.
  2. Add ginger paste, tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes soften.
  3. Add jaggery (optional) for sweet balance.
  4. Just before serving, add sev on top and mix lightly.

Notes

🍽️ Serving Suggestions
  • Serve hot with rotis, thepla, or bajra rotla.
  • Top with extra sev for crunch.
 
❓ FAQs
Q: Which sev is best for this recipe?
A: Use thick sev for best texture.
Q: Can I make this curry in advance?
A: Yes, but add sev only before serving to avoid sogginess.
Q: Is this curry spicy?
A: It’s mildly spicy but can be adjusted to taste.