First-timers often ask two questions at our counter: what exactly is Tari, and should I order Sev Usal or Sev Tari? Here are the short answers.
What is Tari?
Tari, also called raso, is the spicy red broth that gives sev usal its character. At Jay Mahakali Sev Usal – Science City, the Tari is slow-simmered fresh every morning. It is poured hot over every plate, and raso is unlimited, so you can ask for more whenever you like.
What is Sev Usal?
Sev Usal starts with usal: green peas (vatana) cooked soft in spices. Hot Tari is ladled over the usal, then the bowl is topped with crisp besan sev and onion. It is served with soft buns for dipping. It is hearty, spicy and filling.
What is Sev Tari?
Sev Tari skips the usal. It is a bowl of boiling Tari loaded with crisp sev. With no peas to soften the heat, Sev Tari is the choice for people who want pure spice and a lot of dipping.
Sev Usal vs Sev Tari at a glance
- Base: Sev Usal has spiced peas. Sev Tari has none.
- Heat: Sev Usal is balanced. Sev Tari is hotter and more direct.
- Fullness: Sev Usal is a full meal. Sev Tari is lighter, unless you add extra buns.
- Best for: Sev Usal for a first visit. Sev Tari for spice lovers.
Butter and cheese versions
Both come four ways: plain, with Amul butter, with Amul cheese, or with both. Butter softens the heat and makes the raso richer. Cheese makes the bowl creamy and milder, which is why it is popular with children. See all eight on the menu.
How to eat it
- Tear a piece of bun and dip it straight into the Tari.
- Scoop sev and usal together, so you get crunch and softness in one bite.
- Ask for more raso before your bowl runs dry.
- Finish with a glass of chilled masala chhas to cool down.
Try both at Jay Mahakali Sev Usal – Science City, Shop No. 9, Supan Serenity, Science City Road, Sola. Open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Get directions.
