High Protein Kara Sev

Elevate your evening snack game with this High Protein Kara Sev, a delicious twist on the classic South Indian savory treat. Packed with the goodness of chickpea flour, roasted peanuts, and unflavored protein powder, this recipe is a perfect fusion of flavor and nutrition. Enhanced with bold spices like red chili powder, asafoetida, and turmeric, every crunchy bite delivers a satisfying and spicy kick. By incorporating a touch of ghee and freshly ground peanuts, this recipe achieves an irresistible richness while maintaining a high protein punch. Easily prepared using a sev maker and deep-fried to golden perfection, it’s ideal for tea-time munching or festive celebrations. Ready in under an hour and perfect for storing in an airtight container, High Protein Kara Sev is a shelf-stable, guilt-free indulgence that your whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 200 grams chickpea flour (besan)
• 70 grams roasted unsalted peanuts
• 50 grams rice flour
• 50 grams protein powder (unflavored)
• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or oil
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 10 leaves curry leaves (optional)
• 100 milliliters water
• 500 milliliters oil for deep frying

Directions

Step 1

Grind the roasted peanuts in a blender to a coarse powder and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpea flour, rice flour, ground peanuts, and protein powder. Mix them well.

Step 3

Add red chili powder, asafoetida, turmeric powder, and salt. Stir these dry ingredients until evenly distributed.

Step 4

Heat the ghee and pour it over the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until it resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 5

Gradually add water while kneading to form a stiff dough. The dough should be firm yet pliable.

Step 6

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Test the readiness of the oil by dropping a small piece of dough into it. The dough should rise to the surface immediately if the oil is ready.

Step 7

Use a sev maker with medium-sized holes. Fill it with a portion of the dough.

Step 8

Carefully place the sev maker over the hot oil and press to release into the oil in a circular motion.

Step 9

Fry the Kara Sev on medium heat until golden brown and crispy. Ensure to flip once to cook both sides evenly. This should take about 3-4 minutes per batch.

Step 10

Using a slotted spoon, remove the Kara Sev from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 11

Repeat the frying process with the remaining dough.

Step 12

Once cooled, you may add torn curry leaves for an aromatic touch if desired. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1015.6 grams (1015.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6264

Total Fat 580.20g	744%
Saturated Fat 94.80g	474%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 92mg	31%
Sodium 2578mg	112%
Total Carbohydrate 182.20g	66%
Dietary Fiber 30.00g	107%
Total Sugars 26.50g
Protein 106.90g	214%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 449mg	35%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 2487mg	53%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 81.9%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 11.4%