How to make Karakaralade Vantakam Mali Mali tinalani annipinche festival Recipe Traditional Recipe 😱

rice flour

🥗Healthier: millet flour

💰Cheaper: wheat flour

Millet flour adds nutrition while wheat flour is more economical.

split yellow lentils

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Red lentils cook faster, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Fennel seeds provide a similar flavor profile.

oil for frying

🥗Healthier: air fryer

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Air frying reduces oil usage, making it healthier.

Start by taking 1 kg of rice flour.

Add split yellow lentils, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and salt to the flour.

Add sesame seeds, grated ginger, chopped green chilies, and garlic cloves to the mixture.

Mix everything thoroughly until combined.

Add curry leaves and mix well again.

Take small portions of the dough and flatten them into discs using your hands or a rolling pin.

Heat oil in a frying pan until hot.

Carefully drop the discs into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, flipping them as needed.

Once fried, remove the chekkalu from the oil and drain on paper towels.

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