Chekkalu is a popular snack of AndhraPradesh,India . And here is a simple recipe and pictures shared by my sis-in law Madhavi. Try and enjoy this snack with a cup of coffee.
Ingredients:
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Rice flour – 1cup
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Fried chana dal (putani) – 1/4cup
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Chana dal (soaked for 30 min) – 1 tsp
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Green chillies - 3
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Salt to taste
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Curry leaves – few
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Ajwain – 1tsp
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Butter – 1tsp
Method:
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Grind the green chillies into a fine paste.
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Grind the fried chana dal into a smooth powder.
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Mix all the above ingredients along with the green chilli paste into a thick dough by adding water.The consistency should be like shown in the picture below (not too watery).
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Make small round balls of the dough and press them on a greased plastic sheet with your fingers ,make small round sized puris(need not worry about the shape).
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Deep fry in oil on medium flame till golden brown.
January 18, 2008 at 2:24 pm |
This one sounds interesting and simple! Never heard the name before
February 1, 2008 at 6:08 am |
Tried the recepie. I never knew this simple method of making chekkalu. I know making them using the tadi pindi. Though not that crispy but still they came out well. My son liked them.
February 1, 2008 at 9:09 am |
Hello Dhivya,
Thankyou for dropping by.Thats what we call in our area in AP.
Hello Sharmila,
Good to hear that u tried the recipe.They come real crispy if u deep fry them in medium flame.Thankyou for letting me know and trying the recipe.
March 22, 2008 at 5:26 pm |
Hi,
This is my favourite snack and my mom and grand-mom always use to make it for me. After moving to Australia, my mother no more, i always wonder how they use to make it. Im happy that i found the recipe. Thank u so much…..
March 28, 2008 at 7:56 am |
Hello santhi,
Good to know u liked the recipe.Hope u try and let me know.Enjoy!