Chegodilu (Chakodi)
Chegodilu is a classic crispy and savory South Indian snack crafted from spiced rice flour dough shaped into small rings. Seasoned with cumin, ajwain, and chilli powder, these crunchy rings are deep-fried to golden perfection and make a popular treat during Diwali.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Boil water with butter, cumin, ajwain, chilli powder, turmeric, and salt. → Add rice flour, stir, press flat, cover, and rest off the heat. → Transfer to a plate and knead into a smooth, crack-free dough. → Roll small portions into thin ropes, form rings, and seal the edges. → Deep-fry in hot oil over medium heat until sizzling stops and they turn crisp.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Boil water with butter, cumin, ajwain, chilli powder, turmeric, and salt. → Add rice flour, stir, press flat, cover, and rest off the heat. → Transfer to a plate and knead into a smooth, crack-free dough. → Roll small portions into thin ropes, form rings, and seal the edges. → Deep-fry in hot oil over medium heat until sizzling stops and they turn crisp.
Introduction
Chegodilu is a classic crispy and savory South Indian snack crafted from spiced rice flour dough shaped into small rings. Seasoned with cumin, ajwain, and chilli powder, these crunchy rings are deep-fried to golden perfection and make a popular treat during Diwali.
Step 1
In a pan, add 1 cup water, 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp ajwain, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/8 tsp turmeric powder, and salt to taste.
Step 2
Stir everything well and bring the spiced liquid to a rolling boil over medium heat.
Step 3
Add 1 cup rice flour and stir continuously until the flour absorbs the liquid and comes together.
Step 4
Press the dough mixture tightly and evenly in the pan, turn off the flame, cover with a lid, and allow it to cool slightly.
Step 5
Transfer the warm mixture to a wide plate and knead thoroughly into a smooth, pliable, soft dough.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Knead the dough while it is still warm to get a smooth, pliable texture without cracks.
Ensure the overlapping ends of each ring are firmly sealed so they do not open up in hot oil.
Wait until the sizzling sound and bubbling in the oil subside; this indicates the moisture is gone and the chegodilu are fully crisp.
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