Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the first six ingredients.
  2. Add ghee.
  3. Apply a little ghee on your palms and mix the mixture well so that it spreads evenly.
  4. Add the required amount of water (about 1/2 cup) to this mixture so that it is thick and lumpy.
  5. Take a squeezing mould and fix the plate for sev or omapodi on it (The plate has a number of tiny holes).
  6. Heat oil in a wok till smoking point.
  7. Reduce heat to medium.
  8. Add a handful of the mixture into the mould.
  9. Hold the mould over the hot oil.
  10. Start squeezing in a circular mode till the mixture gets over.
  11. Set aside the mould.
  12. Turn the omapodi to the other side with a ladle.
  13. When the omapodi turns golden in colour, remove from oil and allow it to drain on clean paper kitchen napkins.
  14. Store in an airtight container for upto 2 weeks.