Banarasi Namkeen · Handcrafted · Pure Groundnut Oil
Plain Sev | Light & Crispy Namkeen – 200 gms
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Besan • Red Chilli Powder • Pink Salt • Groundnut Oil
“Plain sev – roz ka, hamesha ka. Iske bina koi snack complete nahi.”
Our Plain Sev is made from fine chickpea flour with minimal seasoning – just salt and a touch of ajwain – pressed into thin strands and fried fresh in pure groundnut oil. Light, crispy, neutral flavour. The most versatile namkeen in the kitchen.
Plain sev is not a snack people usually think about until it is missing. Then they notice. Good plain sev should be light, not oily, with a clean chickpea flavour and a consistent crunch. Ours is all of that.
What is plain sev used for?
Everywhere. On top of poha and upma, in bhel puri, as a chaat topping, in sandwiches, in dabeli, in dahi puri. Also eaten straight as a light snack with chai. Plain sev is one of the most fundamental ingredients in Indian snack cooking – a kitchen staple, not just a packet snack.
How is thin sev different from thick sev or bhujia?
Thin sev is pressed through a fine-holed plate and is the lightest, most delicate variety. Bhujia contains potato and is slightly thicker. Thick sev (like gathiya) is pressed through a larger hole and is denser. Plain thin sev is the most neutral and versatile of the three.
| Product Name | Plain Sev (Light and Crispy Namkeen) |
| Also Known As | Sev, Thin Sev, Besan Sev |
| Style | Traditional, Handcrafted, Thin Cut |
| Net Weight | 200g |
| Shelf Life | 3 months sealed |
| After Opening | Consume within 2 weeks |
| Storage | Cool dry place. Keep sealed tightly. |
| Oil Used | Pure Groundnut Oil |
| Preservatives | None |
| Artificial Colours | None |
| Spice Level | Very Mild |
| Made By | Banarasi women artisans, Varanasi, UP |
| Packaging | Sealed food-grade pack |
Sourced from Varanasi and UP farms. No synthetic additives, no hidden chemicals.
Besan (Chickpea Flour)
UP
The only base. Fine quality for thin, consistent strands.
Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
UP
Just a touch. Subtle herbal note without dominating.
Salt
Food grade
Minimal and balanced.
Pure Groundnut Oil
India
Clean, neutral frying oil. No palm oil.
With Chai
The most natural pairing. Namkeen and evening chai - always.
On Poha and Upma
Sprinkle on top for instant crunch and flavour contrast.
In Bhel Puri
A key ingredient in homemade bhel. Adds the right crunch.
Party Snack Bowl
Mix with other namkeen for an instant party snack bowl.
As a Topping
Crumble over chaat, dahi aloo or salads for texture.
Travel and Office
Light, non-messy, satisfying. A great desk snack.
Pro tip
Make quick bhel at home by mixing plain sev with puffed rice, chopped onion, tomato, coriander, tamarind chutney and green chutney. Add a pinch of chaat masala. Ready in 5 minutes. Better than most bhel you buy outside.
Storage tip
Store in a cool dry place. Keep the pack sealed tightly after opening. Consume within 3 weeks of opening for best crunch. Do not store in the fridge - moisture will make namkeen lose crispness.
Plain Sev is the namkeen that most people do not think about until it is missing from the kitchen. Good plain sev should be light, not oily, with a clean chickpea flavour and consistent crunch. Ours is fried fresh in small batches in pure groundnut oil with minimal seasoning. No palm oil, no flavour enhancers. Just besan, ajwain, salt and clean oil. The most elemental namkeen we make - and the one where the quality of our process is most visible.
| What we are comparing | Salteen | Typical commercial brand |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient count | 4 ingredients. Besan, ajwain, salt, groundnut oil. Nothing else. | Often 10+ ingredients including palm oil, flavour enhancers and preservatives. |
| Oil or fat used | Kacchi ghani cold-pressed mustard oil or pure groundnut oil. Own farm, Varanasi. | Refined oil, mixed oils or palm oil. Source rarely disclosed. |
| Preservatives | Zero. None at all. | Sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate or similar synthetic preservatives. |
| Who makes it | Banarasi women artisans in Varanasi, UP. Small batches every season. | Factory workers, often outside the region named on the label. |
| Artificial colour | None. Colour comes from natural ingredients only. | Often added for visual consistency across batches. |
| Batch size | Small seasonal batches. Made fresh every year. | Mass-produced year-round from pre-processed or stored base material. |
| Satisfaction guarantee | Order not right? Full replacement or refund within 7 days. No questions. | Varies - many brands do not offer returns on food products. |
Small batch, every season
Fresh every season when ingredients are at their best. Not from a warehouse sitting for months.
Women-made in Varanasi
Every product prepared by Banarasi women artisans. Not a marketing point - just the truth.
100% satisfaction guarantee
Order not right? Contact within 7 days. Full replacement or refund, no questions.
Made in Varanasi. Delivered across India. Traditional hands, modern logistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
THE PROCESS
Plain Sev — The Kitchen Essential
The most versatile namkeen. Topping, snack or ingredient — does it all.
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Pure Besan Dough
Chickpea flour with minimal spice — just salt and a touch of ajwain
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Smooth Kneading
Dough kneaded to perfect consistency for thin, even strands
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Press Through Sev Maker
Pressed through fine-hole plate for classic thin sev strands
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Fry in Groundnut Oil
Fried at controlled temperature for consistent golden colour
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Drain & Pack Fresh
Completely drained and packed same-day for maximum crunch
FAQ's
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