Sakinalu
is a traditional snack in Telangana region. It is prepared during Makar
Sankranti, weddings and any other occasion.
Soaking time – 5 hrs
Preparation
time – 2 hour
Make
20 – 25 Sakinalu, depending on sizes.
Ingredients
Raw
rice – 2 cups
Sesame
seeds / Nuvvulu – ¼ cup
Ajwain / Oma – 2 Tsp
Salt
to taste
Oil
to fry
Method
- Wash the rice and soak it in water for 4 – 5 hrs.
- Drain the water. Dry the rice on thin cloth for 25 mins. Grind it as fine powder.
- In a large bowl add flour, ajwain, sesame seeds, salt and mix well.
- Now add water slowly to get proper consistency.
- The dough should not be too watery or to thick.
- Take a bowl of water and wet your hands.
- Take small quantity of the dough and make round thin circles with fingers on a cloth.
- The cloth will absorb the water in the flour.
- Leave it for some time.
- Heat oil in a deep pan, deep fry the sakinalu.
If
you want spicy sakinalu, just grind red chillies and mix with rice flour.
Delicious treat Shailaja thanks for introudcing.
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Crispy ones :) looks so good dear!!
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crisp n delicious snack, perfect tea time snack!!!
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ReplyDeleteYummy snack for tea time
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ReplyDeletethanks for linking this crispy snack.............................
ReplyDeleteI love learning about traditional regional food. I'm not familiar with ajwain as an ingredient -- where do you find it? Thanks for sharing on Hearth & Soul Hop. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is available in Indian Grocery Stores.
Deletewow!! a great snack!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking...