Ratlami Sev is the famous fried and crisp savoury snack prepared by using split Bengal gram (chickpea) flour, cloves and peppers, originating from Ratlam, a town in the western state of Madhya Pradesh in India.
Ratlami Sev is quite popular right throughout the country because of its unique spicy taste. It is light yellow in colour. This snack known to have originated in Ratlam and over the years has become a must serve item with the regular food in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi, Maharashtra.
The origin of Ratlami Sev dates back to Mughal period. The Mughal emperors, who happened to cross the Malwa region in the late 19th century, wished to prepare “Sevaiiyan”, the wheat vermicelli. However, since they could not procure wheat locally, they made use of the available gram flour and ordered the local tribals (Bhils) to prepare vermicelli from it. The name given to the vermicelli thus prepared was “Bhildi Sev”. This Bhildi Sev was the predecessor of the present day crisp delicacy called Ratlami Sev.
Gram flour, oil and spices (freshly ground cloves, black pepper, cumin seeds, asafetida crystals and dried chillies) are mixed together by hands. The mixture is then kneaded into dough by adding water. The dough is mashed on a strainer (sieve) called “Jhara”, over fryers which have oil at a temperature of 170-180 degree celsius. The Ratlami Sev are assumed to be ready once the bubbling in the oil reduces, and they acquire a golden yellow colour. The fried Ratlami Sev are then brought down to room temperature by spreading them out on sheets of paper and cooling them using fans.
Ratlami Sev is widely adored for its delicious taste, aroma, nutritional value and fibrous content. The characteristic crispyness and distinctive taste of the Ratlami Sev can be attributed to various factors relating to the geographical features of Ratlam district.
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