🌶️ Sev Tameta
Sev Tameta is a popular Gujarati curry known for its delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy flavors. Made with ripe tomatoes simmered in aromatic spices and finished with a generous topping of crunchy sev, this dish offers a unique contrast of textures in every bite.
Simple yet comforting, Sev Tameta is often enjoyed with roti, bhakri, or thepla. The sweetness of the tomatoes combined with the warmth of spices makes it a homely favorite across Gujarat, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. 🍅✨
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4) for sev tameta
- 3–4 medium ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped (optional, some traditional versions skip it)
- 2 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 green chili, chopped
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1–2 tsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup water (as needed)
- 1 cup thick sev (nylon or regular)
- Fresh coriander for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the base
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds; let them splutter. Add cumin seeds and green chili.
2️⃣ Cook onions (if using)
Sauté until soft and light golden.
3️⃣ Add tomatoes & spices
Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, sugar, and salt.
Cook until tomatoes soften and oil starts to separate.
4️⃣ Simmer
Add a little water to form a semi-thick gravy. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
5️⃣ Finish
Add garam masala and mix well.
Turn off heat and add sev just before serving (so it stays slightly crunchy).
6️⃣ Garnish & serve
Top with fresh coriander and extra sev. Serve hot with roti, paratha, or bhakri.
💡 Tips
- Adjust sugar for the perfect sweet-tangy balance.
- Add crushed peanuts for extra texture.
- Always add sev at the end to prevent sogginess.
If you’d like, I can also give you a restaurant-style richer version 😄