Surati Sev Khamani

Crumbled steamed besan preparation dressed in a sweet-sour-spicy coating — khaman or steamed chana dal cake is coarsely crumbled rather than cut into pieces, then dressed with a hot tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves, drizzled with sweetened lemon water, and buried under a heap of fine sev, grated coconut, chopped coriander, and pomegranate seeds. The khamani is specifically the crumbled-and-dressed version, distinct from the whole-piece khaman; the crumbling allows the dressing to penetrate every fragment. Eaten at breakfast and as a mid-morning snack; the combination of the soft, sour, sweet besan base and the crunchy sev is a sensory contrast central to Surati snack culture.