Sakinalu - Sankranti Special

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

1. Wash the rice and soak it in water for 4 – 5 hrs.
2. Drain the water. Dry the rice on thin cloth for 25 mins. Grind it as fine powder.
3. In a large bowl add flour, ajwain, sesame seeds, salt and mix well.
4. Now add water slowly to get proper consistency.
5. The dough should not be too watery or to thick.
6. Take a bowl of water and wet your hands.
7. Take small quantity of the dough and make round thin circles with fingers on a cloth.  
8. The cloth will absorb the water in the flour.
9. Leave it for some time.
10. Heat oil in a deep pan, deep fry the sakinalu.

Note:

If you want spicy sakinalu, just grind red chillies and mix with rice flour.