Kaarappoosa refers to a kind of lentil snack made from a mixture of different flours (Urad Dhal, rice flour, chick pea flours) mixed with spices, like red chilli powder, asafoetida, or cumin, salt and ghee. The mixture is made into a soft dough and with the use of a Sev Maker or Muruku Presser produce a spaghetti-like noodles which are then deep-fried. Kaarappoosa is also called Sev, Madugulu and Kaara Poosa, Poosa.