Sev Tamater ki Sabzi

Name: Sev Tamater ki Sabzi
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 100 ml/3½ fl oz/scant ½ cup water, or as needed; ½ tsp chilli powder; ½ tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; ½ tsp granulated sugar, or to taste; pinch of asafoetida; ½ tsp mustard seeds; 2 green chillies, finely chopped; 125 g/4 oz sev (gram flour vermicelli) (use the slightly thick variety); 4 tbsp rapeseed/canola oil; 500 g/1 lb 2 oz tomatoes, finely chopped, or 1 x 400g (14oz) can of chopped tomatoes; 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander/cilantro, to garnish; ½ tsp ground turmeric; 2 tsp finely chopped fresh root ginger; 1 tsp cumin seeds; salt, to taste

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Yatra

By Rohit Ghai

Published 2025

About

A sabzi is a type of vegetable preparation in Gujarati cuisine. Most sabzis are easy to prepare, simple recipes – just like this combination of sev (gram flour vermicelli) with tomatoes and spices, which is a particular favourite in the region. Serve with chapati or Thepla.

Ingredients

4 tbsp rapeseed/canola oil
½ tsp mustard seeds
1

Asia
India
Snack
Gluten-free
Gujarat
Vegan

Method

Heat the oil in a large pan over a low heat. Add the mustard seeds and let crackle, then add the cumin seeds and sauté for a few seconds until they change colour. Add the ginger, green chillies and asafoetida, and sauté for 10–12 seconds until the raw aroma of ginger goes away. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, then add the spice powders and mix well. Sauté for a minute, then season with salt and s