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Palakayalu ~ Easy Deepavali Snack

Palakayalu is a rice-based crispy snack from Andhra, made in both sweet and spicy version. This makes a delicious finger food for kids.
Course Snacks
Cuisine Andhra Pradesh
Keyword Jar Snacks
By Cook Method Deep Fried
Occasion Evening Snack, Weekend Special
By Diet Kid Friendly
Dish Type Deep Fried Dishes
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rice Flour
  • 1 /2 tsp Sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tsp Cooking Oil
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/ 2 tsp Carom Seeds / Ajwain / Vaamu
  • Cooking Oil for deep frying

Instructions

  • In a nonstick pan, bring 1 cup of water to boil, add sugar and salt. Then, slowly add the rice flour and mix well. Cook in low flame for the flour to get cooked well.
  • Allow to cool down, then add cooking oil, ajwain seeds, knead well till the dough turns soft.
  • Then, pinch out small balls, roll between your palm into a 2 inch long sticks.
  • Continue with the rest of the dough.
  • Heat a kadai with cooking oil, when hot deep fry the sticks in batches until the sticks are well cooked.
  • Keep flipping the sticks over till they are golden brown and crisp.
  • Drain on a kitchen towel and when cools down, store these in airtight containers.
  • Enjoy a great tea time snack!
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