Maharashtrian Sev Ushal Recipe | White Peas Curry

Vadodara Sev Usal is a bold white-peas street-food dish. This no-onion, no-garlic version uses tomato and Nairuti Ushal Masala for a satisfying spicy gravy.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Dried white peas / safed vatana: 1 cup, soaked overnight
• Tomatoes: 3 medium, finely chopped or pureed
• Nairuti Ushal Masala: 2½ tbsp
• Turmeric powder: ½ tsp
• Red chilli powder: ½ tsp, optional
• Asafoetida / hing: a pinch, optional
• Salt: to taste
• Oil: 2½ tbsp
• Water: as needed
• Fine sev: 1½ cups
• Fresh coriander and lemon: for serving
• Pav: 8, optional

Method

1. Pressure-cook the soaked white peas until tender but not mushy. Reserve some cooking liquid.
2. Heat oil and add optional hing. Add tomatoes and cook until soft and reduced.
3. Add Ushal Masala, turmeric, optional chilli and salt. Cook until aromatic.
4. Add peas and cooking liquid. Mash a small portion and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
5. Serve hot topped with fine sev, coriander and lemon.

Tip

Mash a small portion of the peas to thicken the gravy naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Sev Usal be made without onion and garlic?

Yes. This recipe uses a tomato and masala base without onion or garlic.

Which peas are used?

Dried white peas, also called safed vatana.

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