Sevai ( Idiappam)

2 cups gram flour (besan)
1/2 tsp. ajwain (omam) seeds
1 1/2 tsp. red chilli powder
1 tbsp. oil
salt to taste
2-3 pinches asafoetida
water to make dough
oil to deep fry


Mix the chilli, oil, salt and seeds into the flour.2.Add enough water to make a dough which is quite gooey.It should not be pliable but sticky.Grease the inside of a Sev-press, fill with the dough.

Press into hot oil, and fry lightly on both sides.Drain well and cool before storing.For making Sevai, 'Sevai-press' is needed through which the Sevai is pressed.