Sakinalu

Sakinalu

Sakinalu

Veg Vegan

A traditional savory snack from Telangana made with rice flour, sesame seeds, and ajwain seeds, deep-fried to crispy perfection.

Cuisines

Telangana

Best for

Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

rice flour 2 cups Rice flour
Sesame Seed 1 cup Sesame Seed
Ajwain Seed 1 tablespoon Ajwain Seed
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
water 1 cup Water
oil 500 ml Oil , for deep frying

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine rice flour, sesame seeds, ajwain seeds, salt, and red chili powder.
  2. 2 Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, mixing well to form a smooth, pliable dough.
  3. 3 Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a thin, long rope.
  4. 4 Shape each rope into a spiral or coil, pressing the ends to secure.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  6. 6 Once the oil is hot, carefully slide in the sakinalu, a few at a time.
  7. 7 Fry until they turn golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally.
  8. 8 Remove from oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  9. 9 Serve warm or store in an airtight container once cooled.

Tips

Ensure the dough is not too soft to maintain the shape of sakinalu while frying.