Shev Bhaji Recipe - Simple and Delicious Recipe

Shev Bhaji

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Shev Bhaji is a popular Maharashtrian dish made with crispy shev (deep-fried chickpea flour noodles) cooked in a spicy, tangy, and flavorful tomato-based gravy. It is a delicious comfort food often enjoyed with bhakri (jowar or bajra flatbread) or chapati.

Shev Bhaji Recipe:

Ingredients:

For the Gravy: 
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup coconut, grated
  • 4-5 garlic cloves
  • 1-inch piece ginger
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 tsp goda masala (optional but adds an authentic flavor) 
  • 1 cup water 
  • Salt to taste 
  • Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish) 
  • 1 cup thick shev (barik shev can get too soggy) 
Instructions: 
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan. Add chopped onions, garlic, ginger, coconut, poppy seeds (if using), tomatoes and sautĆ© for a couple of minutes. Let it cool off and then grind it.
  • In a pan, heat oil. Add the grind masala paste and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the oil starts to separate. 
  • Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, salt, and goda masala. Cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Add water, adjust the salt, and bring it to a boil. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
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  • Just before serving, add the shev and mix well. (Do not cook for too long after adding shev, or it will turn soggy.) 

Watch how to make Shev Bhaji Recipe:


Garnish:
  • Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with bhakri or chapati. 
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Enjoy!

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