For using the Ajwain / Bishop Weeds

When you have to use Ajwain in snacks as these, you can use it in two ways -

• Soak Ajwain in 1/2 water for 10 mins, grind in a mixer. Strain through a sieve and use the water while mixing the dough.
• Heat a pan, dry roast the Ajwain, allow to cool and then grind to a powder.
• You can follow either of the above methods when you want to use ajwain in the savories.

How to make Pesara karapusa

• Roast and grind moong dal to a fine flour. Same for rice flour.
• In a bowl, take the flours, add red chilies, salt.
• Add the vamu / Ajwain to the flour. Add water slowly till you get a soft dough.
• Fill this in to Ompodi achu and press it out in hot cooking oil.
• Cook on both sides and drain to a kitchen towel.