Monday, January 12, 2015

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.


17 comments:

  1. Delicious treat Shailaja thanks for introudcing.

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  2. Resembles Tamilnadu's murukku....looks tasty..:-)


    Helen
    http://myworldmyhome2012.blogspot.in

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  3. Crispy ones :) looks so good dear!!

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  4. Looks so tempting... Yum yum yum

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  5. Lovely snack..very perfect for this weather..

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  6. This is new to me,yummy and crispy,thanks for sharing this traditional snack.

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  7. yummy and so authentic.happy to follow you back

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  8. crisp n delicious snack, perfect tea time snack!!!

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  9. Very well done Shilaja it has come out deliciously. I am already following you please check and let me know.

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  10. thanks for linking this crispy snack.............................

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  11. I 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. :)

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  12. wow!! a great snack!!
    Thanks for linking...

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